5 letter words starting with FOU

Parts of Speech

fouls is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, fouls refers to the act of breaking the rules in a game or sport. As a verb, fouls means to commit an offense or violation in a game or sport.

Pronunciations

US: /faʊlz/

UK: /faʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word fouls originated from the Old English word "fugol", meaning bird. It is commonly used in sports, especially in basketball and soccer, to refer to a violation of rules. It is also used in a more general sense to describe any offense or wrongdoing.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for fouls include infractions, violations, and transgressions. As a verb, synonyms include breaks, breaches, and infringes.

Related Words

fault, files, films, flues, fools, fuels

Example Sentences

As a noun: The basketball player committed three fouls in the first quarter.

As a verb: The soccer player fouled the opposing teams striker inside the penalty box, resulting in a penalty kick.

Found

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To discover or come upon something by chance or effort.

Pronunciation (US): /faʊnd/

Pronunciation (UK): /faʊnd/

Origin and Usage: The word "found" originated from the Old English word "findan" which means "to come upon, discover." It has been in use since the 13th century and is commonly used in the English language to describe the act of discovering or coming upon something by chance or effort.

Synonyms: Discover, uncover, detect, stumble upon, encounter, locate, spot, chance upon, happen upon, come across.

Related Words: Bound, sound, wound, round, pound.

Example Sentences:

• She found a penny on the ground while walking to work.
• He found his lost keys under the couch.
• They found a new restaurant to try in the city.
• The detective found evidence that led to the suspects arrest.
• After searching for hours, they finally found the missing dog.

Heres your result: Fount 1. Parts of Speech

noun

2. Definitions

a source of a desirable quality or commodity

a reservoir or spring from which a flow of water occurs

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /faʊnt/

UK: /faʊnt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "fount" originates from the Old French "fonte" meaning "a spring or fountainhead". It has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to a source of something desirable or a reservoir of water that flows out.

5. Synonyms

source, reservoir, spring, well, font, fountain, origin, beginning, starting point

6. Related Words

source, spring, river, brook, creek

7. Example Sentences

The library is a fount of knowledge for students.

The fount of water in the park is a popular spot for children to play.

fours

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: the number four
• Adjective: indicating a quantity consisting of four items or units

Pronunciations:

• US: /fɔrz/
• UK: /fɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fours" originated from the Middle English word "foure," which came from the Old English word "feower." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the number four. As an adjective, it has been used since the 16th century to indicate a quantity consisting of four items or units.

Synonyms:

quartet, quadruple, tetrad, quadruplet, foursome, fourfold, quad

Related Words:

fourth, fount, flour, forum, foyer

Example Sentences:

• The dice rolled fours.
• The fours players were ready to start their game.
• She cut the cake into fours.
• The team was down by fours in the final quarter.