5 letter words starting with SMA

Smack

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition:

1. (Verb) To hit or slap someone with an open hand.
2. (Noun) A sharp blow or slap.

Pronunciations:

• US: /smæk/
• UK: /smak/

Origin and Usage:

The word "smack" originated from the Middle Low German word "smakken," which means "to strike." It has been used in English since the 16th century. The verb "smack" is often used to describe hitting someone with an open hand, while the noun "smack" refers to the sound of the hit. Additionally, "smack" can also be used as an adverb to describe doing something with force or suddenness.

Synonyms:

• Hit
• Slap
• Whack
• Spank

Related Words:

• Clack
• Crack
• Flack
• Plack
• Track

Example Sentences:

1. She smacked him in the face for being rude to her.
2. He received a smack on the back of his head for misbehaving in class.
3. The door smacked shut behind her.
4. He smacked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.
5. The ball smacked against the wall and bounced back to her.

Small

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of a size that is less than normal or usual.

Pronunciations: US: /smɔl/, UK: /smɔːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "small" originated from the Old English word "smæl" which means "thin, slender, narrow". It has been in use since the 12th century. "Small" is a common word used to describe the size of an object or person.

Synonyms: Little, tiny, miniature, petite, compact.

Related Words: Short, minor, petite, tiny, slight.

Example Sentences:

• The small dog barked at the mailman.
• She had a small slice of cake for dessert.
• The company is looking for a small office space to rent.
• He made a small mistake on the test.
• The small town was known for its friendly residents.

Smart

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having or showing quick-witted intelligence; bright, intelligent, clever.

Pronunciation (US): /smɑrt/

Pronunciation (UK): /smɑːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "smart" has origins in Old English, where it was used to describe pain or stinging sensations. By the 13th century, it had evolved to describe sharp or quick-witted intelligence. Today, "smart" is used to describe a person or thing that is clever, quick-witted, or intelligent.

Synonyms: Intelligent, clever, bright, sharp, quick-witted, astute, shrewd.

Related Words: Brain, savvy, quick, witty.

Example Sentences:

• She is a smart student and always gets good grades.
• He came up with a smart solution to the problem.
• The new smartphone is very smart and has many features.
• She was smart enough to avoid the traffic by taking a back road.
• The smart businessman was able to negotiate a good deal.

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.