5 letter words starting with JO

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together, typically in a way that allows them to move freely; a large piece of meat, typically roasted, that has a joint at one end. - Adjective: shared by or belonging to two or more people; denoting or relating to a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - Verb: combine (pieces of timber) by interlocking the ends. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /dʒɔɪnt/ - UK: /dʒɔɪnt/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The noun "joint" originated from the Old French word "jointe," meaning "a joining." It has been used to describe the place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together since the 15th century. - The adjective "joint" has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are shared by two or more people. In the 20th century, it began to be used to describe a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - The verb "joint" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of combining pieces of timber by interlocking the ends. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: connection, junction, coupling, link, articulation - Adjective: shared, communal, collective, collaborative, cooperative - Verb: connect, unite, link, join, combine 6. Related Words: - Point, unite, blend, merge, splice 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The carpenter used a joint to connect the two pieces of wood. - Adjective: The two friends had a joint bank account. - Verb: The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together.

Joule

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A unit of energy and work in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one meter in the direction of action of the force. Symbol: J.

Pronunciation (US): jool

Pronunciation (UK): jool

Origin and Usage: The joule is named after James Prescott Joule, a British physicist, and is used to measure energy and work. It was adopted as a standard unit of energy in 1946 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures. It is widely used in physics, engineering, and other sciences.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: None

Example Sentences:

• The light bulb uses about 60 joules of energy per second.
• He calculated the amount of work done in joules.
• The car engine produces 5000 joules of energy per second.

Parts of Speech

Jones is a noun.

Definitions

Jones refers to a surname of English origin. It is commonly used as a last name.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒoʊnz/

UK: /dʒəʊnz/

Origin and Usage

The surname Jones originated in England and is derived from the given name John. It is one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world. Jones is often used as a last name, but it can also be used as a first name or a middle name.

Synonyms

There are no synonyms for Jones as it is a proper noun.

Related Words

joins, joust, jowls, jolly, jumbo

Example Sentences

• Mr. Jones is the CEO of the company.
• The Jones family is planning a vacation to Hawaii.
• Sheila Jones is a renowned scientist in the field of genetics.

Parts of Speech

Jolts is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, jolts refer to sudden, rough movements or shocks. As a verb, jolts mean to push or shake suddenly and roughly.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒoʊlts/

UK: /dʒəʊlts/

Origin and Usage

The word jolts originated from the Middle English word "jollen," which means to knock or bump. It has been in use since the 16th century. The word is commonly used to describe sudden movements or shocks that are unexpected or unpleasant.

Synonyms

For the noun form, synonyms include jerk, shock, and jarring. For the verb form, synonyms include shake, bump, and jounce.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to jolts include bolts, colts, holts, molts, and volts.

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The sudden jolts during the flight made the passengers feel uneasy.
• He felt a jolt of pain in his back as he lifted the heavy box.

As a verb:

• She jolted the box to see if anything was loose inside.
• The train jolted as it went over the rough tracks.

Definition of Jolly

Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb, Verb

Definition: Cheerful and lively in manner or disposition.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdʒɑli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdʒɒli/

Origin and Usage: The word "jolly" originated from Middle English word "joli" meaning "merry" or "festive". It was first recorded in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is happy, cheerful, and lively. It is also used as a verb to mean "to make someone happy or cheerful".

Synonyms: Cheerful, happy, merry, joyful, buoyant, lively, festive, convivial, ebullient, exuberant, jocund, blithe.

Related Words: Happy, merry, giddy, funny, perky.

Example Sentences:

1. The jolly group of friends laughed and danced all night long (Adjective).
2. The host jollied up the party with some lively music (Verb).
3. He was feeling jolly after receiving good news (Adverb).