5 letter words starting with MID

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Noun

Definitions

1. A small, two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito.
2. A tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɪdʒ/
• UK: /mɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "midge" originated in Middle English as "mycg(e)" and is related to the Old Norse word "mý" which means "gnat." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to small flies that are often found near water. In modern usage, "midge" can also refer to a tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Synonyms

• Gnat
• Mosquito
• No-see-um

Related Words

• Fleas
• Swarm
• Bites
• Beast
• Birds

Example Sentences

1. The campers were plagued by swarms of midges.
2. The tiny midge was no match for the spiders web.
3. She was just a midge of a woman, barely five feet tall.

Midgy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

a. (noun) a small biting fly, especially a midge or no-see-um.
b. (adjective) relating to or characteristic of midges.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɪdʒi/
UK: /ˈmɪdʒi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "midgy" is a colloquial term used mainly in Scotland and Northern England. It is derived from the word "midge," which refers to a small biting fly that is common in these regions. The term is used both as a noun to describe the insect and as an adjective to describe something that is characteristic of midges or their behavior.

5. Synonyms:

gnat, mosquito, no-see-um, sandfly

6. Related Words:

midge, smidg, digly, dimly

7. Example Sentences:

a. The midgy bites were driving her crazy.
b. The midgy evening air was thick with the sound of buzzing insects.
c. The midgy weather made it impossible to enjoy the outdoors.

Here is the information you requested on "midis": 1. Parts of Speech: noun 2. Definitions: - A file format used for representing musical information in digital form. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈmɪdi/ - UK: /ˈmɪdi/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "MIDI" stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It was developed in the 1980s as a way for electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other and with computers. The MIDI file format has become a standard for storing and sharing musical information, such as sheet music and performance data, in digital form. 5. Synonyms: - None 6. Related Words: - music, notes, sound 7. Example Sentences: - John downloaded some midis of his favorite songs to play on his keyboard. - The band used midis to create a backing track for their live performance. - She converted the sheet music into a midi file for easier editing.

Midst

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The middle part or point of something.

Pronunciations: US: /mɪdst/; UK: /mɪdst/

Origin and Usage: The word "midst" originated from the Middle English word "midde" which means "middle". It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature and everyday speech to refer to the middle part of something, especially when it is surrounded by other things.

Synonyms: Center, middle, heart, core, midsts, interior.

Related Words: Amids, midsts, amid, midst, midge.

Example Sentences:

• He found himself in the midst of a dense forest.
• Their house is located in the midst of the city.
• The diamond was lost in the midst of the ocean.
• The team was in the midst of a losing streak.
• She stood in the midst of the crowd and waved at her friends.