5 letter words starting with HOU

hough

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to hamstring or disable by cutting tendons at the hock or knee; to chop or cut in pieces
   • noun: the knee joint of a horse, cow, or other hoofed mammal
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /haʊ/
   • UK: /haʊ/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "hough" comes from the Old English word "hoh" which means "heel" or "hock".
   • The verb "hough" was commonly used in the past to disable animals, particularly horses, by cutting their tendons at the hock or knee.
   • The noun "hough" is still used in veterinary medicine to refer to the knee joint of a horse or cow.
5. Synonyms: hamstring, disable, chop, cut
6. Related Words:
   • chuck
   • clough
   • doughy
   • rough
   • slough
7. Example Sentences:
   • The rebels houghed the horses to prevent the enemy from using them.
   • After the accident, the horse was left with a permanent injury to its hough.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

As a noun, a hound refers to a type of dog that is bred for hunting, typically with a keen sense of smell. As a verb, to hound means to pursue relentlessly or to urge repeatedly.

Pronunciations:

US: /haʊnd/

UK: /haʊnd/

Origin and Usage:

The word hound comes from the Old English word hund, which means dog. Hounds have been used for hunting for centuries, and the word is often associated with hunting in literature and culture. As a verb, hound is often used to describe someone who is being relentlessly pursued or harassed.

Synonyms:

Noun: dog, canine, mutt, pooch

Verb: harass, pester, nag, badger

Related Words:

hound is a 5 letter word and has no 5 letter related words.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The hound sniffed the ground, searching for the scent of its prey.

Verb: The paparazzi hounded the celebrity, trying to get a photo.

Hours

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A period of time equal to one twenty-fourth of a day and night; 60 minutes.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈaʊərz/, UK: /ˈaʊəz/

Origin and Usage: The word "hours" comes from the Old French "hore" meaning "hour of the day". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is a commonly used unit of time, and is used to measure the duration of time in a day.

Synonyms: Time, duration, period, moment, interval

Related Words: Minute, second, day, week, month

Example Sentences:

• He worked for eight hours straight.
• The store is open 24 hours a day.
• She spends hours reading books.
• They drove for hours to get to the beach.
• The meeting lasted for two hours.

House

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

1. a building for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
2. a commercial or industrial building, such as a hotel, hospital, or office
3. a place where something is kept or stored
4. to provide with a house or place to live; to shelter or lodge

Pronunciations:

• US: /haʊs/
• UK: /haʊs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "house" comes from the Old English word "hūs" which meant "dwelling, shelter, house". Its usage as a noun to refer to a building for human habitation dates back to the 9th century. The verb form of "house" meaning to provide with a place to live or shelter is also quite old, dating back to the 13th century. Today, "house" is a common word used to refer to a variety of buildings and structures, from residential homes to commercial buildings.

Synonyms:

• residence
• domicile
• dwelling
• abode
• lodging

Related Words:

• homes
• rooms
• villa
• cabin
• manor

Example Sentences:

1. She lives in a small house in the suburbs.
2. The companys headquarters is housed in a modern office building.
3. The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.
4. The organization works to house homeless veterans.