5 letter words starting with OU

Heres the requested information: ouphe

1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions: a small, mischievous elf or sprite

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈuːf/; UK: /ˈaʊf/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "ouphe" comes from Middle English "alf" or "elf," which was used to describe a supernatural being in Germanic folklore. It was later adapted to "auphe" in Scottish and English dialects. Today, "ouphe" is considered a rare or archaic term, and is mostly used in literary contexts.

5. Synonyms: elf, sprite, imp, goblin, faerie

6. Related Words: sprite, fairy, gnome, dwarf, troll

7. Example Sentences:

• After the sun went down, the ouphe appeared in the garden and danced among the flowers.
• The old man told stories of ouphes and other magical creatures that lived in the woods.
• The children were delighted to find a tiny ouphe hiding in the hollow of a tree.

Outer

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: situated on or toward the outside; external; being farther from the center or middle

Pronunciation (US): /ˈaʊtər/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈaʊtə/

Origin and Usage: The word "outer" originated from the Middle English word "outher", which means "outer, external". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in modern English.

Synonyms: external, outside, exterior, outward, surface, peripheral, superficial

Related Words: other, outre, outed, outgo, outed, ouzel

Example Sentences:

1. She put on her outer coat and went outside.
2. The outer layer of the cake was burnt, but the inside was still good.
3. The outer planets of our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Outdo 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To do better than someone else in a competition or activity
• To surpass or excel in performance or achievement

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /aʊtˈdu/
• UK: /aʊtˈduː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "outdo" originated from the combination of "out" and "do" in the early 18th century. It is commonly used in English to describe the act of doing better than someone else in a competition or activity. It is often used in sports, business, and personal relationships.

5. Synonyms:

• Surpass
• Excel
• Outshine
• Overtake
• Outperform

6. Related Words:

• Doest
• Dotes
• Douse
• Dowse
• Outed

7. Example Sentences:

• She managed to outdo her opponent in the final round.
• The company is always trying to outdo its competitors.
• He outdid himself with the delicious meal he cooked for his guests.
• The team was determined to outdo their previous performance.

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

Noun

Definitions

1. A bird of the thrush family, typically with a dark plumage and a melodious song.
2. An old English word for a blackbird.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈuːz(ə)l/
• UK: /ˈaʊz(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word "ousel" comes from the Old English word "osle," which means blackbird. It was commonly used in Middle English literature and poetry. Today, it is considered an archaic word and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms

Blackbird, thrush.

Related Words

Thrush, robin, wren.

Example Sentences

1. He woke up to the sound of the ousel singing outside his window.
2. The ousel is known for its beautiful song.

Heres the requested information: ouphe

1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions: a small, mischievous elf or sprite

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈuːf/; UK: /ˈaʊf/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "ouphe" comes from Middle English "alf" or "elf," which was used to describe a supernatural being in Germanic folklore. It was later adapted to "auphe" in Scottish and English dialects. Today, "ouphe" is considered a rare or archaic term, and is mostly used in literary contexts.

5. Synonyms: elf, sprite, imp, goblin, faerie

6. Related Words: sprite, fairy, gnome, dwarf, troll

7. Example Sentences:

• After the sun went down, the ouphe appeared in the garden and danced among the flowers.
• The old man told stories of ouphes and other magical creatures that lived in the woods.
• The children were delighted to find a tiny ouphe hiding in the hollow of a tree.