5 letter words starting with OB

Here is the requested information on "obits": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• Short for obituaries, notices of death in a newspaper or online publication.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈoʊ.bɪts/
• UK: /ˈəʊ.bɪts/

Origin and Usage

The word "obits" is a shortened form of "obituaries," which originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word "obitus," meaning "death." The term "obits" is commonly used in newspapers and online publications to refer to notices of death, typically including biographical information about the deceased.

Synonyms

• Obituaries
• Death notices
• Memorials

Related Words

• Obese
• Obits
• Object
• Observe
• Obese

Example Sentences

• The local newspaper publishes obits every day.
• She read the obits to see if anyone she knew had passed away.
• He wrote his own obit before he died.

obeys

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. To comply with or follow a command, rule, or request.
2. To behave in accordance with someones wishes or expectations.

Pronunciations:

• US: /oʊˈbeɪz/
• UK: /əʊˈbeɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "obeys" is derived from the Middle English word "obeien", which means "to obey" or "to follow". Its first known usage was in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in English to describe the act of following orders or complying with rules or requests.

Synonyms:

• Complies
• Follows
• Submits
• Yields

Related Words:

• Boyes
• Boeys
• Bosey
• Bousy
• Byose

Example Sentences:

• He obeys his parents rules and curfews.
• The soldiers were trained to obey orders without question.
• The dog obeys its owners commands.
• She obeys the traffic laws when driving.

Here is the dictionary-style definition for "obeah": obeah

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A form of witchcraft or sorcery practiced in the Caribbean.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈoʊ.bi.ə/

Pronunciation (UK): /əʊˈbiːə/

Origin and Usage: The word "obeah" comes from the Twi language of Ghana, where it means "wizard" or "sorcerer." It was brought to the Caribbean by enslaved Africans and has been practiced in the region for centuries. Obeah is often associated with African-derived religions such as Vodou, Santeria, and Candomble, but it is also practiced independently. In many Caribbean countries, obeah is illegal and punishable by imprisonment.

Synonyms: sorcery, witchcraft, magic, voodoo, hoodoo

Related Words: magic, witch, spell, curse, charm

Example Sentences:

• She was accused of practicing obeah and was arrested by the police.
• Many people in the Caribbean believe in the power of obeah.
• He went to an obeah man to get a love potion.