5 letter words starting with GU

Guess

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To form an opinion or estimate about something without sufficient knowledge or information. A conjecture or estimation.

Pronunciation (US): /ɡɛs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɡɛs/

Origin and Usage: The word "guess" originated from the Old English word "gǣsian," meaning "to guess, divine." It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to indicate an estimation or conjecture about something that is not known for certain.

Synonyms: Estimate, conjecture, speculate, surmise, suppose, presume, assume, think, infer, deduce.

Related Words: Bluff, hunch, surly, witty, witty.

Example Sentences:

• She guessed that he was around 30 years old.
• He guessed that it would take about an hour to get there.
• Can you guess how many people will show up to the party?
• Her guess was that the stock market would go up.
• He made an educated guess about the answer to the question.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Guppy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A small, brightly colored freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae, especially the species Poecilia reticulata, often kept in aquariums.
2. A person who is easily taken advantage of or exploited.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɡʌpi/
• UK: /ˈɡʌpi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "guppy" is named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who discovered the fish in Trinidad in 1866. The guppy is native to Central America, but has been introduced to many parts of the world. It is a popular aquarium fish due to its bright colors and ease of care. The term "guppy" is also used colloquially to refer to a person who is easily taken advantage of or exploited.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

• Grump
• Gulag
• Gulch

7. Example Sentences:

1. The guppy is a popular species of fish for aquariums.
2. She felt like a guppy surrounded by sharks in the boardroom.

Gulps 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

Noun: An act of swallowing something quickly and audibly.

Verb: Swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ɡʌlps/

UK: /ɡʌlps/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "gulps" is derived from the Middle English word "golpen," which means "to swallow." It is commonly used in the English language to describe the act of swallowing something quickly and audibly, often with a sound accompanying it. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of swallowing something quickly or in large mouthfuls.

5. Synonyms

Noun: Swallow, chug, quaff, guzzle

Verb: Swallow, chug, quaff, guzzle

6. Related Words

Blips, clasp, drips, flaps, grips, helps, jolts, kelps, lamps, mumps, nolos, plows, quips, slips, trims, vamps, whips, yelps

7. Example Sentences

Noun:

• He took a few gulps of water before continuing his speech.
• The sound of his gulps echoed through the room.

Verb:

• She gulped down her coffee and rushed out the door.
• He gulped the water from the bottle and wiped his mouth.

Gulch Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A narrow and steep-sided ravine, especially one marking the course of a fast stream.

2. A small ravine or gully.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡʌltʃ/

UK: /ɡʌltʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gulch" originated in the early 19th century from the American English dialect. It is believed to be a variant of the word "gullet" which means a narrow passage. The word is commonly used in American English to describe a narrow and steep-sided ravine, especially one marking the course of a fast stream. It is also used to describe a small ravine or gully.

Synonyms:

Ravine, canyon, gorge, gully, chasm, defile, couloir.

Related Words:

Canyon, chasm, gorge, canyon, glade, glaze.

Example Sentences:

1. The miners found gold nuggets in the gulch.

2. The hikers followed the trail along the gulch.

3. The storm caused a flash flood in the gulch.

Word: Guilt

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime (e.g., guilt of murder)
2. a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /gɪlt/
• UK: /ɡɪlt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "guilt" comes from the Old English word "gylt," meaning "fault, offense, or crime." The word has been used in English since the 12th century. Guilt is a common human emotion that arises when a person feels responsible for having done something wrong. It can be a powerful motivator for people to make amends, seek forgiveness, or change their behavior.

5. Synonyms: remorse, regret, shame, contrition, penitence

6. Related Words: fault, shame, crime, sin, wrong

7. Example Sentences:

• He felt guilt over lying to his friend.
• The defendant admitted his guilt in court.
• She couldn shake off the guilt of having cheated on the exam.
• The priest advised the penitent to confess his guilt and seek forgiveness.