5 letter words starting with GAI

Gaily 1. Parts of Speech

Gaily is an adverb.

2. Definitions

Gaily means in a cheerful or lively way.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈɡeɪli/

UK: /ˈɡeɪli/

4. Origin and Usage

Gaily comes from the Middle English word "gay" which means "happy, lively." It has been in use since the 14th century and is still used today to describe someone or something that is cheerful or lively.

5. Synonyms

Synonyms for gaily include cheerfully, brightly, happily, joyfully, merrily, and vivaciously.

6. Related Words

Related 5 letter words to gaily include daily, laity, and hairy.

7. Example Sentences

• She skipped gaily down the street.
• The children laughed and played gaily in the park.
• The partygoers danced gaily to the music.

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Verb, Noun

Definitions:

As a verb, gains means to obtain or acquire something through effort or achievement. As a noun, gains means an increase in wealth or resources.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡeɪnz/; UK: /ɡeɪnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word gains originated from the Middle English word "gayne," which means "profit or advantage." It has been in use since the 14th century. As a verb, gains is commonly used to describe the act of obtaining or acquiring something through effort or achievement. As a noun, gains is often used to refer to an increase in wealth or resources.

Synonyms:

As a verb: acquire, obtain, achieve, win, earn, attain. As a noun: profit, increase, advantage, benefit, improvement.

Related Words:

giant, grain, gamin, gaily, gable

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: She gains a lot of knowledge from reading books. (source: personal knowledge)
• As a noun: The company reported gains in revenue for the quarter. (source: Reuters)

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• The ways in which a horse or a person moves their legs when walking or running.

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡeɪts/
• UK: /ɡeɪts/

Origin and Usage

The word "gaits" originated in the 16th century from the Middle English word "gate," meaning "a way of going." It is commonly used in the context of horseback riding and refers to the different ways a horse can move its legs while walking, trotting, cantering, or galloping.

Synonyms

• Strides
• Paces
• Steps

Related Words

• Gaits
• Gates
• Getas
• Stage
• Tages

Example Sentences

• The horse had a smooth gait as it trotted around the ring.
• She studied the different gaits of the horse to better understand its movement.
• He adjusted his own gait to match the horses canter.