5 letter words starting with PO

Point

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, point refers to a specific place or location. As a verb, point means to direct or aim something towards a particular direction or target.

Pronunciations: US: /pɔɪnt/, UK: /pɔɪnt/

Origin and Usage: The word point originated from the Old French word "pointe," which means "a small sharp end." The word has been in use since the 13th century. As a noun, point is commonly used in phrases like "get to the point" or "make a point." As a verb, it is often used in phrases like "point the way" or "point the finger."

Synonyms: Noun: dot, spot, location, place, position. Verb: aim, direct, indicate, show, guide.

Related Words: Joint, paint, print, spilt, spite.

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: She pointed to the spot where she lost her phone.
• As a verb: He pointed the flashlight towards the ceiling.

Parts of Speech

Potty is a noun and an adjective.

Definitions

As a noun, potty refers to a small toilet for children. As an adjective, it means slightly crazy or eccentric.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpɑdi/

UK: /ˈpɒti/

Origin and Usage

The word potty originated from the word "pot," which was used to refer to a chamber pot. The word "potty" was first used in the 19th century to describe a small chamber pot for children. In the 20th century, it was also used to describe eccentric or crazy behavior.

Synonyms

As a noun, potty can be synonymous with "toilet," "commode," or "chamber pot." As an adjective, it can be synonymous with "crazy," "eccentric," or "quirky."

Related Words

party, petty, pilot, piety, petal

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• She bought a potty for her toddler.
• He fell off the potty and hurt himself.

As an adjective:

• Shes gone a bit potty since she retired.
• Hes acting potty because hes nervous.

Here is the definition of "pooja" in an easy-to-understand dictionary style: Pooja

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A Hindu ritual performed to worship and honor one or more deities, typically involving offering of flowers, fruits, and other items to the deities.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpuːdʒə/; UK: /ˈpuːdʒə/
4. Origin and Usage: "Pooja" is a Sanskrit word that means "worship" or "devotion." It is commonly used in Hinduism to refer to a ritualistic worship of deities. Pooja is an essential part of Hindu culture and is performed in homes and temples across the world.
5. Synonyms: Puja, worship, devotion, adoration.
6. Related Words: Prayer, faith, Hindu, deity, altar.
7. Example Sentences:
   • She performed the pooja every morning before starting her day.
   • The temple was decorated beautifully for the Diwali pooja.
   • He offered fruits and flowers during the pooja ceremony.

Heres the information you requested: Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a process of voting in an election.
Verb: record the opinion or vote of.

Pronunciations:

US: /poʊlz/
UK: /pəʊlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "polls" originated from the Middle English word "polle" meaning "head." It was used to refer to a persons head or scalp. The word later evolved to mean a counting of heads or votes, which is the current meaning of the noun form of "polls." The verb form of "polls" means to record the opinion or vote of someone. "Polls" is commonly used in the context of elections and surveys to refer to the process of voting or gathering opinions.

Synonyms:

Noun: voting, balloting, election, referendum
Verb: survey, canvass, interview, question, ask

Related Words:

boils, rolls, poles, dolls, goals

Example Sentences:

Noun:
- The polls show that the incumbent is leading in the race.
- The polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm.
Verb:
- The pollster polled 1000 people to get their opinion on the issue.
- The survey company is currently polling the public on their shopping habits.

Here is the requested information about "poxes": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural) 2. Definitions: - A disease characterized by pustules or blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, especially smallpox or syphilis. - A contagious disease causing pustules or sores on the skin. - A cause or source of trouble or annoyance. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈpɑksɪz/ - UK: /ˈpɒksɪz/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "poxes" originated from the Middle English word "pokkes", which meant "pustules". It was first used in the 14th century to describe a contagious disease that caused pustules on the skin. Over time, the word "poxes" came to be associated with a variety of contagious diseases, including smallpox and syphilis. In modern usage, "poxes" is often used figuratively to describe a source of trouble or annoyance. 5. Synonyms: - Disease - Infection - Contagion - Affliction - Trouble 6. Related Words: - Poxed - Poxes 7. Example Sentences: - The smallpox outbreak in the 18th century killed thousands of people. - He caught a pox from his lover and had to be quarantined. - The poxes of poverty and corruption plagued the country for years.