5 letter words starting with SHR

Shred

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To cut or tear into small pieces or strips. A small, narrow piece that has been cut or torn from something larger.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃrɛd/, UK: /ʃrɛd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shred" originated from the Old English word "screadian" meaning "to cut into shreds". It has been used since the 16th century and is commonly used in reference to paper, cheese, vegetables, and meat. The verb form is often used in the context of destroying or getting rid of something, while the noun form is often used in the context of a small, torn piece of something.

Synonyms: Tear, cut, slice, chop, mince

Related Words: Slice, strip, split, shred, crush

Example Sentences:

• She carefully shredded the paper into tiny pieces.
• He shredded the cheese and sprinkled it over the pasta.
• The document was shredded to protect sensitive information.
• She found a shred of evidence that helped solve the case.
• He managed to shred his opponents argument with a single sentence.

Shrew

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, mouse-like insectivorous mammal with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes and ears.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃru/ UK: /ʃruː/

Origin and Usage: The word "shrew" comes from the Old English word "screawa" which means "shrew mouse." The term "shrew" is often used to describe a nagging or bad-tempered woman, but this usage is considered archaic and offensive. Shrews are found throughout the world and are known for their high metabolism and active lifestyle.

Synonyms: Mole, Vole, Mouse

Related Words: Mouse, Mole, Vole, Gopher, Lemur

Example Sentences:

• He saw a shrew dart across the path and disappear into the underbrush.
• She was known for her shrewish behavior, but deep down she was a kind person.
• The shrews high metabolism allows it to eat up to three times its body weight in food each day.

Shrub

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   • A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several stems arising at or near the ground.
   • To prune a shrub or bush.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ʃrʌb/
   • UK: /ʃrʌb/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "shrub" comes from the Old English word "scrub" which means "a stunted tree".
   • Shrubs are commonly used in landscaping and gardening for their aesthetic appeal and ability to provide shade and privacy.
5. Synonyms: bush, plant, sapling, shrubbery
6. Related Words: brush, grass, hedge, thorn, tree
7. Example Sentences:
   • The garden was filled with colorful shrubs that bloomed in the spring.
   • He spent the afternoon shrubbing the overgrown bushes in the front yard.

Shrug

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To raise and lower the shoulders slightly and quickly to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference. As a noun, it means an act of shrugging.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃrʌɡ/; UK: /ʃrʌɡ/

Origin and Usage: The word "shrug" originated from the Middle French word "escrougner" which means "to shake off". It was first used in English in the 16th century. The verb form of "shrug" is commonly used in everyday conversations to express uncertainty, indifference, or lack of knowledge. The noun form is less common and is usually used to describe an act of shrugging.

Synonyms: Shilly-shally, dither, hesitate, waver.

Related Words: Grunt, Gruff, Grief, Grasp, Grail.

Example Sentences:

• He shrugged his shoulders when asked about the new policy.
• The managers response was a shrug of the shoulders.
• She shrugged off the negative comments and continued with her work.
• He gave a shrug when asked if he wanted to go out for dinner.
• She responded with a shrug of indifference.