5 letter words starting with SP

Parts of Speech:

verb, noun, adjective

Definitions:

Verb: to give something to someone that is not needed for their own use; to refrain from harming or destroying something; to have something extra that can be used if needed.

Noun: an extra item that is kept in case it is needed; a period of time that is not used for work or other activities; a bowling term for knocking down all the pins in two attempts.

Adjective: additional to what is required; not currently in use; thin and lean.

Pronunciations:

US: spair

UK: spare

Origin and Usage:

The word "spare" comes from the Old English word "spær," meaning "scanty, sparing." It has been in use since at least the 14th century. As a verb, "spare" can be used to indicate giving something to someone that is not needed for their own use, or to refrain from harming or destroying something. As a noun, "spare" can refer to an extra item that is kept in case it is needed, or a period of time that is not used for work or other activities. As an adjective, "spare" can mean additional to what is required, not currently in use, or thin and lean.

Synonyms:

Verb: give, donate, relinquish, forgo, spare

Noun: extra, reserve, backup, standby, replacement

Adjective: additional, extra, surplus, unused, thin

Related Words:

share, stare, spear, spore, spire

Example Sentences:

Verb: She decided to spare some of her time to help her neighbor with the gardening. He spared no expense in making sure the party was perfect.

Noun: I always carry a spare tire in my car in case of a flat. We have a spare bedroom that we use for guests.

Adjective: He had a spare key to

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "spree": spree

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A lively or wild outburst of activity or behavior, often involving excessive spending or drinking.

Pronunciation (US): /spri/

Pronunciation (UK): /spriː/

Origin and Usage: The word "spree" originated in the early 18th century from the German word "sprēn", meaning "jump". It was originally used to describe a sudden burst of energy or activity, but it soon came to be associated with excessive and often reckless behavior. Today, "spree" is most commonly used to describe a period of unrestrained indulgence, such as a shopping spree or a drinking spree.

Synonyms: Binge, fling, rampage, splurge, tear.

Related Words: Crime, drunk, party, shock, waste.

Example Sentences:

• After winning the lottery, he went on a shopping spree and spent thousands of dollars on designer clothes.
• The city was in chaos as revelers went on a drunken spree, vandalizing shops and setting cars on fire.
• She went on a cleaning spree and spent the whole day scrubbing the house from top to bottom.

Parts of Speech

Spite is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, spite means a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone. As a verb, spite means to deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend someone.

Pronunciations

US: /spaɪt/

UK: /spaɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word spite originated from the Old Norse word "spīta" which means "taunt." It was first used in the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a desire to hurt or annoy someone, often out of anger or resentment.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for spite as a noun include malice, animosity, and grudge. As a verb, synonyms include annoy, vex, and provoke.

Related Words

Related five letter words include:

• Spice
• Spike
• Split
• Spine
• Spray

Example Sentences

As a noun:

1. She did it out of spite.
2. He said it with spite in his voice.
3. She had a spiteful streak that made her difficult to work with.

As a verb:

1. He was just trying to spite her.
2. She did it to spite him.
3. Hes always trying to spite his critics.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a thin, pointed piece of metal or wood; a sharp increase in something, especially for a short time.

Verb: to suddenly increase in quantity or intensity; to impale or pierce with a sharp object.

Pronunciations:

US: /spaɪk/

UK: /spʌɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spike" originated in the 14th century from the Old Norse "spīk". As a noun, "spike" refers to a thin, pointed piece of metal or wood, often used for fastening or joining things together. As a verb, "spike" means to suddenly increase in quantity or intensity, such as a sudden spike in a persons blood pressure or a spike in interest rates. It can also mean to impale or pierce with a sharp object, such as spiking a volleyball over the net.

Synonyms:

Noun: nail, stud, pin, barb, point, peak

Verb: increase, surge, shoot up, impale, pierce, stab

Related Words:

knife, spear, prick, thorn, shaft

Example Sentences:

Noun:

• The carpenter used a spike to attach the boards together.
• There was a sudden spike in the temperature, causing everyone to sweat.

Verb:

• The companys sales spiked after the new product was released.
• He spiked the football over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown.

Spurt

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A sudden burst or outpouring of something, such as liquid or energy.
• Verb: To gush or shoot out suddenly and forcefully, often in a short burst.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spərt/
• UK: /spɜːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spurt" originated in the late 16th century, possibly from the Middle Low German word "spurten," meaning "to jump up suddenly." It is often used to describe a sudden, brief burst of energy, such as a spurt of speed during a race. It can also be used to describe a sudden outpouring of liquid, such as a spurt of blood from a wound.

Synonyms:

• Burst
• Gush
• Jet
• Squirt
• Stream

Related Words:

• Spurn
• Spurs
• Spout
• Sport
• Sputa

Example Sentences:

• The runner had a sudden spurt of energy and sprinted to the finish line.
• The wound began to spurt blood, and they quickly applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
• The hose spurted water all over the lawn.