5 letter words starting with SCO

SCOOP Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a utensil for taking a portion of something from a container; a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.
Verb: take (a portion of something) with a scoop; obtain (a news story) before it is published elsewhere.

Pronunciations:

US: /skup/
UK: /skuːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scoop" originated from the Dutch word "schope" which means shovel. It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form of scoop has been used to describe the action of taking something with a scoop since the 17th century. In journalism, "scoop" is used to describe a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.

Synonyms:

Noun: ladle, spoon, shovel, dipper, scoopful
Verb: dip, ladle, spoon, shovel, excavate

Related Words:

shove, scoop, scope, scold, scots

Example Sentences:

Noun: She used a scoop to serve ice cream to the customers.
The journalist got a scoop on the latest political scandal.
Verb: He scooped some sand into the bucket.
The reporter was able to scoop the news story before any other news outlet.

Scots 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective 2. Definitions: As a noun, Scots refers to the people of Scotland or the Scottish language. As an adjective, it describes something related to Scotland or the Scottish people. 3. Pronunciations: US: /skɑts/ UK: /skɒts/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word Scots comes from the Old English word "Scottas," which means "inhabitants of Ireland." Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to refer to the people of Scotland. Scots is the traditional language of Scotland, which is closely related to English. It is spoken by around 1.5 million people, mainly in the Lowlands of Scotland. Scots has its own distinct vocabulary and grammar, and is recognized as a separate language from English by the Scottish Government. 5. Synonyms: Scottish, Caledonian, Gaelic 6. Related Words: - Scotland - Scotty - Scoot 7. Example Sentences: - Many Scots are proud of their countrys rich history and traditions. - The Scots language has many unique words and phrases that are not found in English. - She wore a traditional Scots tartan dress to the wedding. - The Scots have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming to visitors. - The Scots-Irish were some of the earliest settlers in the United States.

Score

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a number or amount achieved in a test or game; a group or set of 20; a written or printed musical composition; the written or printed form of a musical composition
• Verb: to gain a point or points in a game or test; to achieve a particular number or result; to write or arrange (music); to make cuts or notches on (a surface); to mark (a surface) with lines or notches; to record (a debt or payment) in a book or accounts; to make (a groove or indentation) in a surface; to scratch or incise (a surface); to make (a line or lines) on a surface; to keep a record of (a debt or payment)

Pronunciations:

• US: /skɔr/
• UK: /skɔː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "score" comes from the Old Norse word "skor" meaning "a notch or incision." It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a noun, it is commonly used to refer to a number or amount achieved in a test or game. As a verb, it is commonly used to refer to gaining points in a game or test, or to making cuts or marks on a surface.

Synonyms:

• Win
• Record
• Tally
• Achievement
• Mark

Related Words:

• Chore
• Store
• Force
• Spore
• More

Example Sentences:

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Word: Scoot

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move quickly or hastily; to hurry away or depart suddenly.

Pronunciation (US): /skut/

Pronunciation (UK): /skuːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "scoot" originated in the early 1700s, likely as a variant of the word "shoot." It has been in common usage ever since, and is often used in informal or colloquial settings to describe a quick or sudden movement or departure.

Synonyms: Dash, dart, zip, rush, scurry.

Related Words: Shoot, scout, skirt, scowl, scuff.

Example Sentences:

• She had to scoot to catch her train.
• The cat scooted under the bed when it heard the loud noise.
• He scooted out of the room before anyone could stop him.

SCOOP Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a utensil for taking a portion of something from a container; a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.
Verb: take (a portion of something) with a scoop; obtain (a news story) before it is published elsewhere.

Pronunciations:

US: /skup/
UK: /skuːp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "scoop" originated from the Dutch word "schope" which means shovel. It has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form of scoop has been used to describe the action of taking something with a scoop since the 17th century. In journalism, "scoop" is used to describe a news story obtained by a journalist before it is published elsewhere.

Synonyms:

Noun: ladle, spoon, shovel, dipper, scoopful
Verb: dip, ladle, spoon, shovel, excavate

Related Words:

shove, scoop, scope, scold, scots

Example Sentences:

Noun: She used a scoop to serve ice cream to the customers.
The journalist got a scoop on the latest political scandal.
Verb: He scooped some sand into the bucket.
The reporter was able to scoop the news story before any other news outlet.