5 letter words starting with OF

Offal 1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: The entrails and internal organs of an animal, used as food.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑfəl/, UK: /ˈɒf(ə)l/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "offal" comes from Middle English, meaning "refuse or waste material." It was originally used to describe any part of an animal that was not considered meat, such as the head, feet, and organs. Today, offal is considered a delicacy in many cultures and is used in a variety of dishes, including haggis, pâté, and tripe soup.
5. Synonyms: Variety meats, organ meats, entrails, guts.
6. Related Words: Liver, heart, tripe, spleen, kidney.
7. Example Sentences:
- The restaurants specialty is a dish made with offal and root vegetables. - Some people find the taste of offal too strong, but others love it. - The butcher sells offal to local restaurants and markets.

Offer

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to present or propose something for acceptance or rejection; to provide or supply something for someone to use or take advantage of
• Noun: an act of presenting something for acceptance or rejection; a proposal or suggestion; something that is provided or supplied for use or consumption

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɔfər/
• UK: /ˈɒfər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "offer" comes from the Old English word "offrian" which means "to sacrifice" or "to offer." The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The verb form of "offer" is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing, while the noun form is often used in legal documents and business negotiations.

Synonyms:

• present
• propose
• suggest
• provide
• supply

Related Words:

• favor
• grasp
• honor
• peace
• trust

Example Sentences:

• She will offer her help to anyone who needs it.
• The company offered her a job with a higher salary.
• He made an offer to buy the house, but it was rejected.
• The offer of free samples attracted many customers to the store.
• She accepted the offer and started working for the company the next week.

Often 1. Parts of Speech

Often is an adverb.

2. Definitions

Often means many times, frequently, or regularly.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

In US English, often is pronounced as "aw-fuhn." In UK English, it is pronounced as "off-tuhn."

4. Origin and Usage

The word often originated from the Old English word "oft," which means frequently or many times. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century and is commonly used in both written and spoken English. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts, from everyday conversations to academic writing.

5. Synonyms

• frequently
• regularly
• repeatedly
• commonly
• habitually

6. Related Words

• often
• often
• often
• often
• often

7. Example Sentences

• He often goes to the gym after work.
• She often forgets her keys.
• They often have dinner together on Fridays.
• It often rains in Seattle.
• The teacher often assigns homework on Mondays.