5 letter words starting with FIE

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A feudal estate or piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal in return for loyalty and service.
2. A persons sphere of operation or control.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fiːfs/
• UK: /fiːfs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fiefs" originated from the Old French word "fief" which means "possession". It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in return for loyalty and service. Today, the term is still used in a historical context to refer to feudal land ownership, but it can also refer to a persons sphere of operation or control.

Synonyms:

• Feudal estate
• Land grant
• Domain
• Territory

Related Words:

• Fable
• False
• Flame
• Flask
• Flock

Example Sentences:

1. The king granted him a fief in return for his military service.
2. She was given a fiefdom to manage as part of her promotion.

Field Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A wide open area of land, especially one used for farming or sports.
2. A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.
3. A particular area of knowledge or expertise.
4. A region containing a particular mineral or resource.
5. A space in a form or document where information can be entered.
6. A place where military operations are conducted.
7. To cultivate (land) or produce (crops).
8. To deal with (a particular subject or group of subjects).
9. To put forward (a proposal or argument).

Pronunciations

• US: /fiːld/
• UK: /fiːld/

Origin and Usage

The word "field" has Old English origins and has been in use since the 8th century. It originally referred to an open, unenclosed piece of land. Over time, the word has taken on various meanings such as a particular branch of study or a space in a form where information can be entered. In sports, the term "field" is used to refer to the playing area. In military operations, "field" refers to the area where operations are conducted.

Synonyms

• Area
• Region
• Territory
• Domain
• Subject
• Topic

Related Words

• World
• Green
• Plant
• Earth
• Grass

Example Sentences

1. The cows were grazing in the field.
2. He is an expert in the field of medicine.
3. She works in the field of finance.
4. The field contained a rich deposit of iron ore.
5. Please fill in the required fields.
6. The troops were sent to the field of battle.

Fiend Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A person who is extremely addicted to or obsessed with something.
2. Evil spirit; demon.
3. A person who is excessively cruel or wicked.

Pronunciations

• US: /fiːnd/
• UK: /fiːnd/

Origin and Usage

The word "fiend" originated from the Old English word "feond" which means "enemy". It has been used in English since the 9th century. The word is commonly used to describe a person who is extremely addicted to or obsessed with something, such as a "coffee fiend" or a "fitness fiend". It can also be used to describe an evil spirit or demon, as well as a person who is excessively cruel or wicked.

Synonyms

• Maniac
• Zealot
• Devil
• Demon
• Monster

Related Words

• Devil
• Demon
• Evil
• Beast
• Ghost

Example Sentences

• She is a coffee fiend and drinks at least six cups a day.
• The villagers believed that the strange noises they heard at night were caused by a fiend who lived in the nearby forest.
• He was a fiend who enjoyed inflicting pain on others.

Fiery

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: having a strong, burning sensation; intensely hot; passionate, full of strong emotion; containing or consisting of fire

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfaɪəri/; UK: /ˈfaɪəri/

Origin and Usage: The word "fiery" comes from the Middle English word "firi" which means "consisting of fire". It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are hot or burning, and since the 16th century to describe people who are passionate or full of strong emotion. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: blazing, burning, flaming, hot, passionate, ardent, fervent, intense, vehement, zealous

Related Words: flame, blaze, heat, fever, angry

Example Sentences:

• The fiery sun beat down on the desert.
• The chef cooked the steak to a fiery perfection.
• Her fiery temper often got her into trouble.
• The band played with a fiery intensity that left the audience breathless.