5 letter words starting with FRA

Frank

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: An open, honest, and direct person.
• Adjective: Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
• Verb: To speak honestly and directly.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fræŋk/
• UK: /fræŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "frank" comes from the Old French word "franc" meaning free. The noun form of the word has been used since the 14th century to describe a person who is open, honest, and direct. The adjective form has been used since the 16th century to describe speech or writing that is open, honest, and direct. The verb form has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of speaking honestly and directly.

Synonyms:

• Candid
• Straightforward
• Outspoken
• Blunt
• Direct

Related Words:

• Drank
• Crank
• Plank
• Thank
• Blank

Example Sentences:

• The politician was known for being a frank speaker, always telling the truth even when it was unpopular.
• She wrote a frank letter to her boss, explaining why she was resigning from her job.
• He decided to frank the issue and tell his friend the truth about what had happened.

Heres the result: Franc

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The basic monetary unit of France before the adoption of the euro. It was also used as a currency in other countries.

Pronunciations: US: /fræŋk/, UK: /frɑːŋk/

Origin and Usage: The franc was the currency of France from the 14th century until the adoption of the euro in 1999. It was also used as a currency in other countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The name "franc" comes from the Latin word "francus," meaning "free." The French franc was first introduced in 1360 and was used until 2002 when it was replaced by the euro.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Frank, Frond, Front

Example Sentences:

• The franc was the official currency of France for over 600 years.
• After the adoption of the euro, the franc was no longer used as legal tender in France.
• The franc was also used as a currency in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

Frail

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: weak and delicate; easily broken or destroyed

Pronunciation (US): /freɪl/

Pronunciation (UK): /freɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "frail" comes from the Old French word "fraile" which means "easily broken." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are weak or easily broken. The word is often used to describe people who are physically weak or sickly.

Synonyms: delicate, weak, feeble, fragile, infirm, debilitated

Related Words: frailty, frame, frizz, frost, fruit

Example Sentences:

1. She was too frail to walk without assistance.
2. The frail old man struggled to lift the heavy box.
3. The flowers were so frail that they wilted in the sun.