5 letter words starting with MI

Parts of Speech

Miens is a noun.

Definitions

Miens refer to a persons facial expression or manner of behaving that shows their character or mood. It can also mean a persons appearance or demeanor.

Pronunciations

US: /miːnz/

UK: /miːnz/

Origin and Usage

Miens originated from the Old French word "mien" which means "demeanor" or "bearing". It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a persons facial expression or manner of behaving that shows their character or mood.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for miens include demeanor, bearing, expression, look, appearance, manner, and behavior.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to miens include mines, mires, miser, and mince.

Example Sentences

• Her miens suggested that she was not happy with the outcome of the meeting.
• He had a calm and collected miens that made others feel at ease around him.
• Their miens showed that they were excited about the news.
• Despite the situation, she maintained a composed miens.
• His miens was so stern that it frightened those around him.

Parts of Speech

Mists is a noun.

Definitions

Mists refers to a collection of small water droplets that are suspended in the air, creating a foggy or hazy appearance. It can also refer to a state of confusion or uncertainty.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɪsts/
• UK: /mɪsts/

Origin and Usage

Mists originated from the Old English word "mist" meaning "dimness of eyesight, mist". It has been used since the 14th century to describe a foggy or hazy atmosphere. It is also used figuratively to describe a state of confusion or uncertainty.

Synonyms

• fog
• haze
• vapor
• smog
• murk

Related Words

• smite
• items
• times
• sites
• emits

Example Sentences

• The mists rolled in from the sea, obscuring the view of the coastline.
• He walked through the mists, unsure of what lay ahead.
• The mists of time have obscured the true meaning of the ancient text.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

• To extract valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth
• To dig a tunnel or passage underground
• To lay explosive mines in a certain area
• To carefully search or scrutinize something

Pronunciations:

• US: /maɪnd/
• UK: /maɪnd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mined" originated from the Old English word "myne" which means "a mine". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the act of extracting minerals or other valuable materials from the earth. Over time, the word has also come to be used in other contexts such as laying explosive mines or carefully scrutinizing something.

Synonyms:

• Extracted
• Dug
• Excavated
• Unearthed
• Explored

Related Words:

• Mined
• Minds
• Denim
• Dimes
• Medic

Example Sentences:

• He mined for gold in the mountains.
• The workers mined coal from the ground.
• The military mined the border to prevent enemy infiltration.
• The detective mined the crime scene for clues.

milks

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • noun: a white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young or for human consumption
   • verb: to draw milk from a female mammal
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /mɪlks/
   • UK: /mɪlks/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The noun "milks" has Old English origins and has been used since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to the white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, for human consumption. The verb "milks" is also of Old English origin and has been used since the 15th century. It is used to describe the act of drawing milk from a female mammal.

5. Synonyms:
   • noun: dairy, cream, lactose
   • verb: extract, draw, pump
6. Related Words:
   • beams
   • chalk
   • flask
   • gulfs
   • hulks
7. Example Sentences:
   • The baby drank the milk from his mothers breast.
   • She milks the cow every morning at 6 a.m.

Mixup

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A mistake or confusion caused by a misunderstanding or a misinterpretation of something.
• Verb: To confuse or mistake something or someone for something or someone else.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmɪksʌp/
• UK: /ˈmɪksʌp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "mixup" originated in the early 20th century, and it is a compound word formed from "mix" and "up." The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a situation where things have become confused or muddled. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of confusing or mixing up something or someone.

Synonyms:

• Confusion
• Mistake
• Disorder
• Chaos
• Disarray

Related Words:

• Chaos
• Order
• Blend
• Merge
• Amaze

Example Sentences:

• There was a mixup in the schedule, and the meeting was postponed.
• He mixed up the dates and missed the appointment.
• The instructions were unclear, and it caused a mixup in the assembly process.