5 letter words starting with OT

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.
2. A person who is extremely interested in a particular activity or subject, especially one that is not considered mainstream.

Pronunciations:

• US: /oʊˈtɑku/
• UK: /əʊˈtɑːkuː/

Origin and Usage:

The term "otaku" originated in Japan in the 1980s and was initially used to describe people who were obsessed with anime, manga, and video games. It has since been adopted in English to describe anyone who is extremely interested in a particular activity or subject. However, it still carries negative connotations in Japan, where it is associated with social isolation and a lack of interpersonal skills.

Synonyms:

• Geek
• Nerd
• Fanatic

Related Words:

• Anime
• Manga
• Gamer
• Comic

Example Sentences:

• John spends all his free time playing video games and watching anime. Hes such an otaku.
• Shes a total otaku when it comes to fashion. She knows everything about the latest trends and designers.

Parts of Speech

Other is a pronoun, adjective, and conjunction.

Definitions

As a pronoun, other refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known. As an adjective, it means different or distinct from the one or ones already mentioned or known. As a conjunction, it means otherwise; differently.

Pronunciations

US: ˈʌðər

UK: ˈʌðə

Origin and Usage

The word other originated from the Old English word ōþer, which means "second of two, the second." It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. Other is a commonly used word in both written and spoken English.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for other include different, alternative, additional, and further.

Related Words

Words related to other include alter, ether, and throe.

Example Sentences

• As a pronoun: "He didn like the first shirt, so he tried on the other."
• As an adjective: "She prefers the other brand of coffee."
• As a conjunction: "He would have gone to the party, other than the fact that he was sick."

otter

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal with webbed feet, dense fur, and sharp claws, native to both freshwater and marine environments.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑtər/, UK: /ˈɒtə/

Origin and Usage: The word "otter" is derived from the Old English word "ōtter." Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. They are known for their playful behavior, and have been hunted for their fur in the past. Otters are also used in some cultures for their perceived medicinal properties.

Synonyms: beaver, mink, muskrat, weasel

Related Words: beaver, ferret, weasel

Example Sentences:

• The otter swam gracefully through the water.
• She watched the playful otters at the zoo.
• The otters dense fur keeps it warm in cold water.