5 letter words starting with Q

Quake Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To shake or tremble suddenly and violently.
Pronunciations: US: /kweɪk/ | UK: /kweɪk/
Origin and Usage: The word "quake" originated from the Middle English word "quaken" which means "to tremble". It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Quake" is often used to describe the shaking or trembling of the ground during an earthquake. It can also be used to describe the shaking or trembling of a person or object due to fear, anxiety, or excitement.
Synonyms: Shake, tremble, shudder, vibrate, quiver.
Related Words: Shook, tremor, quell, quick, quiet.
Example Sentences:

• She felt the ground quake beneath her feet during the earthquake.
• The sound of thunder made the windows quake.
• He was quaking with fear when he heard the news.
• The excitement of the crowd made the stadium quake.

Quirk

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A peculiar behavior or habit; an idiosyncrasy.

Pronunciation (US): /kwərk/

Pronunciation (UK): /kwɜːk/

Origin and Usage: The word "quirk" originated in the late 16th century from the Middle Low German word "quirk" meaning a sudden turn. It was first used in English to describe an architectural feature, but soon came to mean a peculiar behavior or habit. It is commonly used today to describe an unusual or unexpected behavior or characteristic of a person or thing.

Synonyms: Eccentricity, oddity, peculiarity, quirkiness, idiosyncrasy

Related Words: Quail, quake, queen, quick, quiet

Example Sentences:

• Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks was endearing.
• One of his many quirks was his habit of talking to himself.
• The quirk in the new software caused the program to crash unexpectedly.

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Noun, Verb

Definitions

1. A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design.
2. To stitch or sew together (layers of fabric or padding) to make a quilt.

Pronunciations

• US: /kwɪlt/
• UK: /kwɪlt/

Origin and Usage

The word "quilt" originated from the Latin word "culcita" which means "mattress". Quilting has been used for centuries to create warm bed coverings. In modern times, quilts are often used as decorative items as well.

Synonyms

• Comforter
• Duvet
• Blanket
• Throw

Related Words

• Quell
• Quite
• Quirk
• Quick
• Quest

Example Sentences

1. The quilt on the bed kept them warm on the cold winter night.
2. She spent the afternoon quilting a new blanket for her grandson.

Parts of Speech

Quest is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• As a noun, quest means a long or arduous search for something. It can also refer to a persons pursuit of a goal or ambition.
• As a verb, quest means to search for something in a determined and often adventurous way.

Pronunciations

• US: /kwɛst/
• UK: /kwɛst/

Origin and Usage

The word quest comes from the Old French word "queste," meaning search or pursuit. It has been in use in English since the 14th century. Quest is often used in literature and storytelling to describe a characters journey or search for something important.

Synonyms

• Search
• Expedition
• Mission
• Journey
• Pursuit

Related Words

• Guest
• Quiet
• Quell
• Quick
• Quilt

Example Sentences

• He embarked on a quest to find the lost city of Atlantis.
• The knight went on a quest to rescue the princess from the dragons lair.
• She is on a quest to find the perfect cup of coffee.
• They spent years on a quest for the ultimate recipe for apple pie.
• The team is on a quest to win the championship for the third year in a row.

Queer 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective, noun, verb

2. Definitions:

As an adjective: strange or odd from a conventional viewpoint; as a noun: a homosexual person, especially one who is open about their sexuality; as a verb: spoil or ruin something.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /kwɪr/; UK: /kwɪər/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "queer" has been used since the 16th century, originally meaning "strange" or "peculiar". In the 19th and 20th centuries, it was used as a derogatory term for homosexual people. However, in recent years, the term has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a positive and inclusive term for people who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender.

5. Synonyms:

Strange, odd, peculiar, unusual, unconventional, nonconformist, gay (noun sense)

6. Related Words:

Crave, dream, happy, music, party

7. Example Sentences:

• As an adjective: "The strange, queer noises coming from the old house gave her chills."
• As a noun: "He came out as queer to his family and friends last year."
• As a verb: "The rain had queer the plans for the outdoor concert."