5 letter words starting with MEN

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

1. (Noun) Repairs or improvements made to something.
2. (Verb) To repair or improve something.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɛndz/
• UK: /mɛndz/

Origin and Usage

The word "mends" originated from the Old English word "gemǣne" which means "common, shared". It has been used as a noun since the 14th century to refer to repairs or improvements made to something. As a verb, it has been used since the 15th century to mean "to repair or improve something".

Synonyms

• Fixes
• Repairs
• Restores
• Rebuilds
• Renews

Related Words

• Bends
• Blends
• Spends
• Trends
• Sends

Example Sentences

1. The mends made to the car were expensive, but necessary.
2. She mends her clothes herself instead of buying new ones.

Mensa 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - An international society for people with high IQs. - A table or board game designed to test ones intelligence. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈmɛnsə/ - UK: /ˈmɛnsə/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "mensa" comes from the Latin word for "table". The society was founded in England in 1946 and has since grown to become an international organization with chapters in many countries. The society is open to people who score in the top 2% on certain intelligence tests. The table game version of Mensa is designed to test ones intelligence and is often played by members of the society. 5. Synonyms: - High IQ society - Genius society 6. Related Words: - Sigma - Smart - Brain 7. Example Sentences: - She was invited to join Mensa after scoring in the top 2% on the IQ test. - The Mensa game was so challenging that it took them hours to complete. - He was proud to be a part of the Mensa community and enjoyed attending their events.

Heres the information you requested: Mense 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

To repair, amend, or make something more orderly or respectable.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /mɛns/

UK: /mɛns/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "mense" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "mǣnan," which means "to make known, announce, or proclaim." It was first used in the 14th century and is still in use today, although it is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

5. Synonyms:

Repair, fix, restore, improve, tidy up, spruce up, refurbish, renovate.

6. Related Words:

Cense, hence, tense, dense, sense.

7. Example Sentences:

• He mensed the broken fence by replacing all the damaged boards.
• She decided to mense her ways and start dressing more professionally for work.
• The town council agreed to mense the old library building and turn it into a community center.

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates ska and reggae. It is characterized by acoustic instruments such as the banjo, guitar, and hand drums, and features call-and-response vocals. Mento often addresses social and political issues, and is considered an important part of Jamaicas cultural heritage.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈmɛntoʊ/, UK: /ˈmɛntəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage: Mento originated in Jamaica in the late 19th century, and was popularized in the early 20th century by performers such as Count Lasher and Lord Flea. It influenced the development of ska and reggae, and continues to be performed today by traditional and contemporary musicians. Mento is often played at festivals and celebrations, and is enjoyed by people of all ages in Jamaica and around the world.

5. Synonyms: Jamaican folk music, traditional Jamaican music

6. Related Words: tempo, menta, monte, motet, motte

7. Example Sentences:

• "The festival featured a variety of music styles, including reggae, ska, and mento."
• "She learned to play the banjo so she could perform mento music with her friends."
• "Mento songs often tell stories about everyday life in Jamaica."

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

1. A list of dishes available in a restaurant or meal options available to eat.
2. A list of options or choices available to choose from.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmɛnjuːz/
• UK: /ˈmɛnjuːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "menus" is derived from the Latin word "menu" which means "small." It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a list of dishes available in a restaurant. Today, it is commonly used to refer to a list of options or choices available in many different contexts, including restaurants, computer programs, and mobile apps.

5. Synonyms:

• Options
• Choices
• Dishes
• Selections

6. Related Words:

• Menus
• Names
• Items
• Lists
• Meals

7. Example Sentences:

• The restaurants menu offers a wide variety of dishes to choose from.
• The computer programs menu allows the user to access different features.
• She was given a menu of options to choose from for her medical treatment.