5 letter words starting with HU

hullo Part of Speech:

Interjection

Definition:

A greeting or expression of surprise.

Pronunciations:

US: /həˈloʊ/

UK: /hʌˈləʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hullo" is a variant of "hello" and is used as a greeting or expression of surprise. It originated in the 19th century and is still commonly used today, although "hello" is more widely used. It is often used in informal situations and can be used to greet someone or to get their attention.

Synonyms:

Hi, hey, greetings, salutations, welcome.

Related Words:

hello, hallo, holla, hilly, holly.

Example Sentences:

"Hullo, how are you doing today?"

"Hullo, I didn expect to see you here!"

"Hullo, can you help me with this?"

Definition of "hurls"

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definition: To throw something with force or violence.

3. Pronunciations: US: /hɜrlz/, UK: /hɜːlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "hurls" is derived from the Old English word "hyrlian", which means "to throw". It is commonly used in sports to describe the act of throwing a ball or other object with great force. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe a forceful or violent action, such as "he hurled insults at his opponent".

5. Synonyms: throw, fling, toss, cast, pitch, launch.

6. Related Words: throw, fling, cast, heave, launch.

7. Example Sentences:

• He hurls the ball towards the goalpost.
• The angry protester hurls a brick at the police.
• She hurls insults at her ex-boyfriend.
• The pitcher hurls the ball with great speed and accuracy.
• He hurls himself onto the couch after a long day at work.

Humus

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Humus refers to the organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms. It is dark brown or black in color and is rich in nutrients that are essential for plant growth.

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

4. Origin and Usage: The word "humus" comes from the Latin word "humus" which means soil. It has been in use since the 18th century to describe the organic matter that is found in soil. Humus is an important component of healthy soil and is essential for plant growth. It is used in agriculture and gardening to improve soil quality and fertility.

5. Synonyms: Compost, soil organic matter, decayed plant material, leaf mold, peat, manure

6. Related Words: Compo, loamy, moldy, peaty, topso

7. Example Sentences:

• The humus in the soil provides essential nutrients for plant growth.
• The gardener added humus to the soil to improve its fertility.
• Humus is an important component of healthy soil.
• The compost heap was full of decayed plant material that would eventually turn into humus.

Parts of Speech

Humic is an adjective.

Definitions

Humic refers to or is derived from humus (the organic component of soil).

Pronunciations

US: /ˈhjuːmɪk/

UK: /ˈhjuːmɪk/

Origin and Usage

The word humic is derived from the Latin word humus, meaning earth or soil. It is used to describe the organic component of soil, which is made up of decayed plant and animal matter. Humic substances are important for soil fertility and the growth of plants.

Synonyms

Humic acid, fulvic acid, humate.

Related Words

Humus, humph, human, humor.

Example Sentences

1. The humic substance in the soil is essential for plant growth.
2. Humic acid can be used to improve soil fertility.
3. The farmer added humate to the soil to improve its quality.

Here is the requested information on the word "hulks": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. Large, abandoned ships or boats that are no longer seaworthy and are often left to decay in a harbor or on a beach.
2. Prison ships used to hold prisoners of war or convicts.

Pronunciations

• US: /hʌlks/
• UK: /hʌlks/

Origin and Usage

The word "hulks" originated from the Dutch word "hulk" which means "a large ship." It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to large, unwieldy ships. Over time, the word came to be associated with abandoned or decommissioned ships, particularly those that were left to decay in a harbor or on a beach. The term "prison hulks" was also used to describe ships that were used to hold prisoners of war or convicts.

Synonyms

• Wrecks
• Derelicts
• Remains
• Debris
• Ruins

Related Words

• Shulk
• Bulks
• Mulks
• Sulks
• Tulks

Example Sentences

1. The harbor was filled with hulks of abandoned ships, their rusted hulls towering above the water.
2. During the 18th and 19th centuries, prison hulks were used to hold convicts in England, Australia, and other countries.