5 letter words starting with SHAR

Shard

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Pronunciation: US: /ʃɑrd/; UK: /ʃɑːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shard" originated from Old English "sceard," which means "a fragment, a piece." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Synonyms: Fragment, piece, sliver, chip, splinter.

Related Words: Break, crack, slice, chink, flake.

Example Sentences:

• He stepped on a shard of glass and cut his foot.
• She found a shard of pottery in the dirt.
• The vase was shattered into shards when it fell off the table.
• The archaeologist carefully pieced together the shards of the ancient vase.
• The storm left a shard of wood in the yard.

Share

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: As a verb, share means to divide or distribute something among people. As a noun, share refers to a part or portion of something that is divided among a number of people.

Pronunciation (US): /ʃer/

Pronunciation (UK): /ʃeə(r)/

Origin and Usage: The word "share" has Middle English and Old English origins. As a verb, it has been used since the 13th century, and as a noun since the 14th century. Its usage has expanded over time, and it is now commonly used in finance, business, and social contexts.

Synonyms: divide, distribute, allot, apportion, give out, dispense, split, portion, cut

Related Words: trade, stock, money, asset, value

Example Sentences:

• He decided to share his lunch with his friend.
• The company will share its profits with its employees.
• She has a share in the family business.
• The siblings agreed to share the inheritance equally.

Shark

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A long-bodied, predatory fish with five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head and a large dorsal fin.
2. A dishonest or unscrupulous person, especially a financial speculator.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɑrk/
• UK: /ʃɑːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shark" originated from the Middle English word "sherk" which means "predator." It has been used since the 1560s to refer to the predatory fish. The figurative use of "shark" to describe a dishonest person dates back to the 1590s.

Synonyms:

• Predator
• Swindler
• Cheater
• Con artist

Related Words:

• Crust
• Chase
• Catch
• Beach
• Whale

Example Sentences:

• The shark was lurking in the deep waters.
• He was a financial shark who made his fortune at the expense of others.

Sharp

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a thin edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something. Also, having an edge or point that is able to produce a sudden, piercing sensation.

Pronunciation (US): /ʃɑrp/

Pronunciation (UK): /ʃɑːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "sharp" originated from the Old English "scearp" meaning "cutting, keen, pointed." Its usage dates back to the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe objects with a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something. It is also used to describe sensations that are sudden and piercing, such as pain or sound.

Synonyms: Keen, cutting, pointed, acute, incisive, penetrating, biting, severe, intense, sudden, loud, shrill, piercing.

Related Words: Knife, point, blade, acute, sound, music.

Example Sentences:

• She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables.
• The sound of the alarm clock was so sharp that it woke her up immediately.
• He felt a sharp pain in his leg after he fell off the bike.
• The professors sharp criticism of the students work was not well received.
• The sharp wind made it difficult to walk outside.