5 letter words starting with PRO

profs

1. Parts of Speech: noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

• Professors, typically in an academic setting.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /prɑfs/
• UK: /prɒfs/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The term "profs" is a colloquial abbreviation of "professors", which refers to individuals who teach at the university or college level. The usage of the term is common in the United States and Canada.

5. Synonyms:

• Teachers
• Educators
• Lecturers

6. Related Words:

• Teach
• Learn
• Class
• Grade
• Study

7. Example Sentences:

• The profs in the English department are known for their engaging lectures.
• The profs at this university are highly respected in their fields.
• Many students seek guidance from their profs during office hours.

Proto

Part of Speech: Noun, prefix

Definition: Proto is a prefix that denotes something original or primitive. As a noun, it refers to the earliest or original form of something.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈproʊ.toʊ/, UK: /ˈprəʊ.təʊ/

Origin and Usage: Proto comes from the Greek word "protos," meaning first or earliest. It is commonly used in scientific and academic contexts to refer to the earliest or original form of something, such as in the term "protozoa" to describe the earliest and simplest forms of animal life. It is also used as a prefix to indicate something original or primitive, such as in the word "prototype."

Synonyms: Original, primitive, earliest, first

Related Words: Prove, prong, proud, prone, promo

Example Sentences:

• Scientists believe that protozoa were the earliest forms of animal life on Earth.
• The prototype for the new car model was unveiled at the auto show.
• The archaeologists discovered a collection of proto-ceramic artifacts at the site.
• The linguist studied the proto-Indo-European language to trace the origins of modern languages.

Prose

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

Pronunciation (US): /proʊz/

Pronunciation (UK): /prəʊz/

Origin and Usage: The word "prose" comes from the Latin word "prosa," meaning "straightforward, direct speech." Prose is a form of language that lacks the strict rhythmic structure of poetry, and is the most common form of written and spoken language.

Synonyms: Writing, composition, essay, article, nonfiction

Related Words: Poems, books, texts, words, tales

Example Sentences:

• The novel was written in beautiful prose.
• She preferred writing prose to poetry.
• The speech was delivered in a clear and concise prose.

Proof

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. An evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
2. A trial print of something, especially a page of a book or a print of an engraving.
3. The strength of distilled alcoholic spirits, usually expressed as a percentage of alcohol by volume.
4. Make (fabric) waterproof.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pruf/
• UK: /pruːf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "proof" originated from the Old French word "prover" which means "to prove or test". The word has been in use since the 14th century. It has various meanings in different contexts, such as in law, printing, and alcohol. In law, proof refers to evidence that establishes a fact or the truth of a statement. In printing, proof refers to a trial print of something, especially a page of a book or a print of an engraving. In the context of alcohol, proof refers to the strength of distilled alcoholic spirits, usually expressed as a percentage of alcohol by volume.

Synonyms: Evidence, confirmation, verification, demonstration, attestation.

Related Words: Probe, prong, proud, prowl, pricy.

Example Sentences:

1. The proof of his guilt was overwhelming.
2. She sent the author a proof of the book for approval.
3. The vodka has a proof of 80.
4. The fabric has been proofed to make it waterproof.

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Part of Speech: verb

Definition: (of an antelope or similar animal) jump straight up into the air with all four feet at once, especially as a form of display.

Pronunciations: US: /prɑŋk/, UK: /prɒŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word "pronk" originated from the Afrikaans word "pronk" which means "to show off". It is used to describe the display behavior of antelopes and other similar animals, where they jump straight up into the air with all four feet at once.

Synonyms: jump, leap, bound, hop

Related Words: jump, hoppy, leaps, vault, bounce

Example Sentences:

• The gazelle began to pronk across the savannah.
• The antelope was pronking in the field, showing off its agility.
• The impala pronked repeatedly to attract the attention of the female.