5 letter words starting with LEN

Parts of Speech

Lends is a verb.

Definitions

To lend means to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that it will be returned.

Pronunciations

US: /lɛndz/

UK: /lɛndz/

Origin and Usage

The word lends is of Germanic origin and has been used in English since the 14th century. It is a common verb that is used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for lends include loans, advances, and gives.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to lends include blend, bends, and lends.

Example Sentences

• She lends her car to her sister every weekend.
• The bank lends money to people who need it.
• He always lends a helping hand to his neighbors.

Lenis

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of consonant sound that is pronounced with less force or aspiration than its fortis counterpart.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈliːnɪs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈliːnɪs/

Origin and Usage: The term lenis comes from the Latin word lēnis, meaning soft or gentle. In linguistics, it is used to describe a type of consonant sound that is produced with less force or aspiration than its fortis counterpart. The term is commonly used in phonetics and phonology.

Synonyms: Soft, gentle, weak, mild, faint.

Related Words: Consonant, vowel, fricative, plosive, nasal.

Example Sentences:

1. She pronounced the p sound in spit with a lenis aspiration.
2. The lenis consonant sound in the word vine is produced with less force than the fortis consonant sound in the word fine.
3. The lenis  sound in ubble is pronounced with less force than the fortis p sound in pebble.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Slow or in a slow tempo, especially in music.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈlɛntoʊ/, UK: /ˈlɛntəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "lento" is derived from the Italian word "lentamente," which means "slowly." It is commonly used in music to describe a slow tempo. The term has also been used in other contexts to describe a slow pace or movement.

Synonyms: Slow, leisurely, unhurried, gradual, measured.

Related Words: Tempo, adagio, largo, grave, and andante.

Example Sentences:

• He played the piece in a lento tempo, emphasizing the melancholy melody.
• The lento movement of the symphony was a contrast to the fast-paced opening movement.
• The dancers moved in a lento style, their movements slow and graceful.