5 letter words starting with NE

Neigh Part of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. to make the sound of a horse; whinny (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. to speak in a loud, unpleasant voice that sounds like a horses whinny (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations:

• US: /neɪ/
• UK: /neɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "neigh" originated from the Middle English word "neighen," which means "to neigh." It has been used to describe the sound made by horses since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe the sound of horses.

Synonyms:

• whinny
• bray
• snort
• bleat

Related Words:

• bray
• snort
• bleat
• whine
• moan

Example Sentences:

• The horse neighed loudly and ran across the field.
• The old woman would often neigh like a horse when she laughed.

Parts of Speech

Nests is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, nests refer to a structure or place made by a bird, insect, or animal to lay eggs or give birth to young. As a verb, nests mean to build or settle in a nest.

Pronunciations

US: /nɛsts/

UK: /nɛsts/

Origin and Usage

Nests originated from the Old English word "nest" which means a birds nest. The word is commonly used to describe the structure made by birds, insects, or animals to lay eggs or give birth to young. It is also used to describe a cozy or comfortable place to live or rest.

Synonyms

As a noun, nests can be synonymous with roost, den, lair, or burrow. As a verb, nests can be synonymous with settle, locate, or perch.

Related Words

• birds
• eggs
• hatch
• chick
• feather

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The bird built a nest on the tree. (source: personal experience)
• As a verb: The bird nests in the tree. (source: personal experience)

Definition of "neons" 1. Parts of Speech

Neons is a noun that is the plural form of neon.

2. Definitions

Neon is a chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10. It is a noble gas that is colorless, odorless, and inert.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈniː.ɑːn/

UK: /ˈniː.ɒn/

4. Origin and Usage

Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers. It is derived from the Greek word "neos," which means new. Neon is used in lighting, advertising, and cryogenics.

5. Synonyms

There are no synonyms for neon as it is a chemical element.

6. Related Words

None

7. Example Sentences

• Neon lights are often used in signs and advertising.
• Neon is used in cryogenics to cool materials to extremely low temperatures.
• The neon gas in the tube glows when an electric current is passed through it.

Necks

1. Parts of Speech: Necks is a noun and the plural form of neck.

2. Definitions: Necks refer to the part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body in humans and animals. It is also used to describe the narrow part of a bottle or container that joins the body to the opening.

3. Pronunciations: The US pronunciation of necks is /nɛks/ and the UK pronunciation is /nɛks/.

4. Origin and Usage: The word "neck" originated from the Old English word "hnecca" which means "back of the neck". The word is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It is also used in the context of bottles and containers to refer to the narrow part that joins the body to the opening.

5. Synonyms: Synonyms for necks include throat, nape, cervix, and collar.

6. Related Words: Related 5 letter words to necks include kecks, pecks, and recks.

7. Example Sentences:

• He had a sore neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
• The bottle had a long, thin neck.
• The giraffe has a long neck that allows it to reach high into trees.