5 letter words starting with SEA

Seals

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: aquatic carnivorous mammals that have flippers for forelimbs and no external ear flap, such as the harbor seal and the gray seal.
• Verb: close or secure (something) with a seal.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /silz/
• UK: /siːlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The noun "seals" originated from the Old English word "seolh".
• The verb "seals" originated from the Middle English word "selen".
• Seals are known for their playful nature and are often used as a symbol of friendliness and playfulness. They are also hunted for their fur and meat, and their populations have been threatened by pollution and overfishing.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: pinniped, sea dog, sea lion, walrus
• Verb: close, shut, lock, fasten

6. Related Words:

• Scale
• Steal
• Lease
• Heals
• Deals

7. Example Sentences:

• The seals were basking in the sun on the rocks near the shore.
• The fisherman carefully sealed the container of bait to keep it fresh.

Seams

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together
• Noun: a line where two edges of something meet, such as in a piece of wood or metal
• Verb: to sew or join two pieces of fabric together
• Verb: to join two edges of something together

Pronunciations:

• US: /siːmz/
• UK: /siːmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "seams" originated from the Old English word "seam", which means "a joining". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of "seams" refers to the line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together, while the verb form refers to the act of sewing or joining. The word is commonly used in the context of clothing, upholstery, and woodworking.

Synonyms:

• Noun: stitching, hem, seamline
• Verb: stitch, sew, join

Related Words:

• Seamy
• Seams
• Seamy
• Steam
• Teams

Example Sentences:

• The seams on the dress were sewn so neatly that they were almost invisible.
• The wooden box was held together by a series of seams along the edges.
• She carefully seamed the two pieces of fabric together to create a seamless finish.
• The carpenter used a special technique to seam the two pieces of wood together.

seamy

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: morally degraded, unpleasant, sordid, or unpleasantly revealing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈsiːmi/; UK: /ˈsiːmi/

Origin and Usage: The word "seamy" originated from the word "seam," which refers to the joint or line formed by sewing two pieces together. The term "seamy" was first used in the 16th century to describe the underside of a piece of fabric, which was considered less attractive than the smoother side. Over time, the term "seamy" began to be used metaphorically to describe the less attractive or unpleasant aspects of something.

Synonyms: sordid, unpleasant, unsavory, unsightly, distasteful.

Related Words: shame, samey, seam, semi, emyds.

Example Sentences:

1. The seamy underbelly of the city was exposed in the documentary.
2. The detectives investigation led him to the seamy world of organized crime.
3. The seamy details of the celebritys personal life were exposed in the tabloids.

Definition of Sears 1. Parts of Speech

Sears is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions

As a verb, Sears means to burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat. As a noun, Sears refers to a burn or scorch mark on a surface.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /sɪrz/

UK: /sɪəz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word Sears originated in Middle English (in the sense ‘scorch with heat’), from Old English sēarian, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zengen and German sengen. It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used in modern English.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms of Sears as a verb include scorch, burn, singe, and char. As a noun, synonyms include burn mark, scorch mark, and singe mark.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to Sears include areas, arses, rases, sears, and sers.

7. Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using Sears:

• The sun had seared the grass to a crisp.
• She accidentally seared the steak when she left it on the grill too long.
• The sears on the countertop were evidence of the previous tenants carelessness.

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a thing made or used for sitting on, such as a chair or bench.
• Verb: cause someone to sit down on a seat, especially for a particular purpose.

Pronunciations:

• US: /siːts/
• UK: /siːts/

Origin and Usage: The word "seats" originates from the Old English word "sete" meaning a place to sit. It has been used in English language since the 14th century. The noun form is commonly used to refer to furniture designed for sitting, while the verb form is used to indicate the act of taking a seat or arranging a place to sit.

Synonyms: Noun: chairs, benches, stools, thrones, couches. Verb: sit, place, position, settle.

Related Words: beach, beats, feast, heats, meats.

Example Sentences:

• The seats in the theater were plush and comfortable.
• He seats his guests at the dinner table.