5 letter words starting with SIN

Definition of Singe

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To burn lightly or superficially; scorch.

Pronunciation: US: /sɪndʒ/; UK: /sɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage: The word "singe" comes from the Old Norse word "singe" meaning "to burn lightly." It has been used in English since the 15th century. Singeing is a common technique used in cooking, hair styling, and textile manufacturing.

Synonyms: Scorch, burn, char, sear, toast.

Related Words: Since, hinge, binge, tinge, singh.

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally singed his hair while lighting the candle.
• The cook singed the chicken to give it a crispy texture.
• The iron was too hot and singed the shirt collar.
• The factory uses a singeing machine to remove loose fibers from the fabric.

Here is your requested information on the word "sinew": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definition: A piece of tough fibrous tissue uniting muscle to bone or bone to bone; a tendon or ligament. 3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɪn.ju/, UK: /ˈsɪn.juː/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "sinew" comes from the Old English word "seono". Sinews are important in the human body as they connect muscles to bones, allowing movement. The word is used in various contexts, such as in anatomy, biology, and even literature. 5. Synonyms: Tendon, ligament, cord, fiber 6. Related Words: Muscle, nerve, fiber 7. Example Sentences: - "The hunter used the sinew of the deer to make a bowstring." - "Athletes need to take care of their sinews to prevent injuries." - "The surgeon carefully reattached the torn sinew to the bone."

since

Parts of Speech: adverb, conjunction, preposition.

Definitions:

• As an adverb, "since" means from a past time until now, or from a point in time in the past until a later point in time in the past.
• As a conjunction, "since" means because; given that.
• As a preposition, "since" means from a particular time or event in the past until now, or from a particular time or event in the past until a later time or event in the past.

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɪns/
• UK: /sɪns/

Origin and Usage:

The word "since" originated from the Middle English word "syns," which means "afterwards." It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Synonyms:

• adverb: ever since, from then till now, from then until now, from that time till now, from that time until now, hence, thence, thus.
• conjunction: as, because, considering, for, inasmuch as, seeing that, whereas.
• preposition: from, from ... until now, from ... until then, from ... up to now, from ... up to then, in the time of, since ... until now, since ... until then, since ... up to now, since ... up to then.

Related Words:

• scena
• since
• sines
• snipe
• spice

Example Sentences:

• As an adverb: "She has been living in New York since 2010."