5 letter words starting with LAM

Word: lamed

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ל).
• Verb: past tense and past participle of "lame," meaning to cause someone to become disabled or unable to walk properly.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /leɪmd/
• UK: /leɪmd/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "lamed" originated from the Hebrew language.
• In Hebrew, "lamed" means "ox goad," which is a long stick used to prod cattle.
• The verb form of "lamed" is used to describe the act of causing someone to become disabled or unable to walk properly.
• The noun form of "lamed" is used to refer to the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ל).

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: None
• Verb: disable, cripple, incapacitate

6. Related Words:

• blame
• flame
• named
• tamed
• shame

7. Example Sentences:

• The word "lamed" is the twelfth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
• The horse was lamed after it fell and broke its leg.

Parts of Speech:

lambs is a noun.

Definitions:

Lambs are young sheep that are less than one year old. They are typically raised for their meat, wool, or milk.

Pronunciations:

The US pronunciation of lambs is /læmz/.

The UK pronunciation of lambs is /læmz/.

Origin and Usage:

The word "lambs" comes from the Old English word "lamb" which means "young sheep". Lambs are often associated with springtime and Easter, and they are commonly used in the production of meat and wool. They are also used in religious and cultural traditions, such as the Jewish Passover and the Christian Easter.

Synonyms:

Young sheep, baby sheep, ewe lamb, ram lamb.

Related Words:

Sheep, wool, ewes, rams, flocks.

Example Sentences:

• The farmer raised a flock of lambs for their wool.
• Sheep farmers often sell lambs for meat.
• The children enjoyed feeding the lambs at the petting zoo.
• The shepherd counted his lambs before putting them in the pen for the night.
• The ewe gave birth to a healthy lamb in the middle of the night.