5 letter words starting with KNE

Here is the requested information on "knees": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
• The corresponding joint or part of a leg in an animal.

Pronunciations:

• US: /niːz/
• UK: /niːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "knees" originated from the Old English word "cneo" and has been used to describe the joint between the thigh and lower leg since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to the joint in both humans and animals, as well as in idiomatic expressions such as "weak in the knees" or "take a knee."

Synonyms:

• Joint
• Hinge
• Articulation

Related Words:

• Legit
• Queen
• Agree
• Flees
• Beers

Example Sentences:

• He fell to his knees in pain.
• The dogs knees were injured in the accident.
• She was weak in the knees after meeting her favorite celebrity.

Word: kneed 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

• To strike or hit with the knee.
• To bend (a persons leg) and press the knee against (something) as a gesture of respect or worship.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /niːd/
• UK: /niːd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "kneed" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "knee". The verb "knee" originated from the Old English word "cneow" and has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It is commonly used in sports like soccer, where players may accidentally or intentionally knee an opponent, resulting in a foul.

5. Synonyms

• bump
• strike
• hit
• ram
• butt

6. Related Words

• needs
• kneel
• knees
• knell
• knelt

7. Example Sentences

• He kneed the ball into the net for the winning goal.
• She kneeled before the altar and prayed for forgiveness.