5 letter words starting with SM

Smash Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

As a noun, smash means a violent collision or impact, or a great success or achievement. As a verb, smash means to break or shatter violently, or to hit or strike with great force.

Pronunciations

US: /smæʃ/

UK: /smæʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word smash originated in the early 18th century from the Middle English word "smashen" which means to break or destroy. It has been used in various contexts, including sports, music, and entertainment.

Synonyms

Noun: crash, collision, impact, success, achievement

Verb: break, shatter, destroy, hit, strike

Related Words

Crash, break, shake, crush, splat

Example Sentences

Noun:

• The car was a total smash after the collision.
• The movie was a box office smash, grossing over $100 million.

Verb:

• He accidentally smashed the vase while cleaning it.
• The tennis player smashed the ball over the net for a point.

Smoke 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in the air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Verb: emit smoke or visible vapor.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /smoʊk/

UK: /sməʊk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "smoke" originated from the Old English "smoca." It has been used in English since the 9th century. Smoke is produced when a substance is burned, and has been a part of human life since the discovery of fire. It is used in many different contexts, such as smoking cigarettes, cooking food, and as a metaphor for something that is unclear or confusing.

5. Synonyms

Noun: fumes, vapor, haze, smog

Verb: fume, emit, exhale, puff

6. Related Words

Choke, stoke, toke, spoke, bloke

7. Example Sentences

Noun:

• The smoke from the fire filled the room.
• He coughed as he inhaled the smoke from his cigarette.

Verb:

• The chimney was smoking.
• She watched as the train smoked its way down the tracks.

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• A loose, lightweight overgarment worn to protect ones clothing while working.
• To cover or protect with a smock.

Pronunciations:

• US: /smɑk/
• UK: /smɒk/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "smock" originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English smocc, meaning a womans undergarment.
• It is commonly used to describe a loose-fitting garment worn by artists, butchers, and other workers to protect their clothing from dirt and stains.

Synonyms:

• Apron
• Overall
• Work shirt

Related Words:

• Smirk
• Shock
• Stock
• Mocker
• Block

Example Sentences:

• She wore a smock to protect her clothes while painting.
• The butcher smocked his apron to keep it clean.
• He smocked his shirt before starting the barbecue.

Smite 1. Parts of Speech Smite is a verb. 2. Definitions To smite means to strike or hit with a heavy blow, to defeat or conquer, or to afflict with a powerful feeling or emotion. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /smaɪt/ UK: /smʌɪt/ 4. Origin and Usage The word "smite" comes from Middle English and Old English words meaning to strike, beat, or hit. It has been used in English since the 12th century. In modern usage, "smite" is often used in a figurative sense to describe a powerful emotional response to something, such as being "smitten" with love. 5. Synonyms Some synonyms for "smite" include strike, hit, beat, conquer, defeat, afflict, and affect. 6. Related Words Some related 5 letter words to "smite" include: - Mites - Times - Emits - Stems - Items 7. Example Sentences - He smote the rock with his staff, and water gushed out. - The army was smitten with a crushing defeat. - She was smitten with his charming smile. - The plague smote the city, killing thousands. - The hero smote the dragon with his sword.

Smirk 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

a. (verb) to smile in a smug or condescending manner, often expressing satisfaction or amusement at someone elses expense

b. (noun) a smug or condescending smile

3. Pronunciations:

US: /smərk/

UK: /smɜːk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "smirk" originated from the Middle English word "smirken" which means "to smile". It was first recorded in the 16th century. The word is commonly used in informal settings to describe a facial expression that is often seen as arrogant or smug. It is often used in a negative context to describe someone who is being insincere or mocking.

5. Synonyms:

grin, sneer, simper, smirk, smile, snicker, chuckle

6. Related Words:

grin, smile, laugh, chuck, sneer

7. Example Sentences:

a. She couldn help but smirk when she saw her rivals failed attempt at the presentation.

b. The politicians smirking face on the news made her feel uneasy.

c. He tried to hide his smirk when his friends joke fell flat.

d. Her smirk was wiped off her face when she realized she had lost the game.

e. He raised an eyebrow and smirked, clearly enjoying the power he held over his subordinate.