5 letter words starting with FR

fraud Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

1. Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
2. A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities.

Pronunciations

• US: /frɔd/
• UK: /frɔːd/

Origin and Usage

The word "fraud" comes from the Latin word "fraus," which means deceit or injury. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Fraud is a serious crime that can result in fines, imprisonment, and other penalties. It can take many forms, including identity theft, Ponzi schemes, and insurance fraud.

Synonyms

• Deception
• Dishonesty
• Cheating
• Scam
• Swindle

Related Words

• Deceit
• Theft
• Lies
• Hoax
• Trick

Example Sentences

• He was charged with fraud for stealing money from his clients.
• The company committed fraud by falsifying their financial records.
• She was exposed as a fraud when it was revealed that she had lied about her qualifications.

Here is the dictionary-style definition of "frons": frons

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: The forehead or front part of an insects head.
3. Pronunciations: US: /frɑnz/, UK: /frɒnz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "frons" is derived from Latin and was first used in English in the mid-19th century. It is a technical term used in entomology to describe the front part of an insects head.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: None
7. Example Sentences:
• The frons of a butterflys head is covered in tiny, sensory hairs.
• Entomologists use the shape and size of the frons to identify different species of beetles.

Definition of Fritz

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: (informal) a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad

3. Pronunciations: US: /frɪts/; UK: /frɪts/

4. Origin and Usage: The origin of the word "fritz" is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is an informal word that is used to describe a person who is considered strange or crazy. It is often used in a humorous or affectionate way to describe someone who is a bit odd or quirky.

5. Synonyms: eccentric, oddball, weirdo, nutcase, kook

6. Related Words: freak, loony, cuckoo, zany, wacky

7. Example Sentences:

• Hes a bit of a fritz, but we love him anyway.
• Shes always been a bit of a fritz, but shes harmless.
• Hes not crazy, hes just a fritz!

Here is the output in HTML text formatting: frier

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A device used for frying food.
2. A person or thing that fries.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfraɪər/
• UK: /ˈfraɪər/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "frier" originated from the Middle English word "frien" which means to fry. It was first used in the 14th century and was used to refer to a person who fries food. In the 19th century, it was also used to refer to a device used for frying food. Today, it is commonly used to refer to both a person who fries food and a device used for frying food.

5. Synonyms:

• Fryer
• Frying pan
• Deep fryer

6. Related Words:

• Fryer
• Flair
• Fiber
• Flier
• Feist

7. Example Sentences:

1. He bought a new frier for his restaurant.
2. The frier at the fast food restaurant cooked the chicken perfectly.

Freon

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A trademark name for a group of chlorofluorocarbons used as refrigerants and aerosol propellants.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈfriˌɑn/; UK: /ˈfriːɒn/

Origin and Usage: The term "Freon" was originally a trademark of DuPont for a type of refrigerant gas. The word was coined in the 1930s as a combination of "free" and "chlorine," referring to the chemical composition of the gas. Freon has been widely used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant, but its use has been phased out due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.

Synonyms: Chlorofluorocarbons, refrigerants, aerosol propellants

Related Words: Chlor, fluor

Example Sentences:

1. Freon was widely used as a refrigerant in air conditioning systems before it was phased out due to environmental concerns.
2. The use of Freon in aerosol sprays was banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the ozone layer.
3. Some older refrigerators and air conditioners may still contain Freon, which can be harmful if released into the environment.