5 letter words starting with SPE

Parts of Speech:

Specs is a noun.

Definitions:

Specs is a shortened form of the word "spectacles", which means eyeglasses or glasses that correct vision.

Pronunciations:

US: /spɛks/

UK: /spɛks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spec" is a shortened form of "spectacles", which has been in use since the 14th century. The shortened form "specs" has been in use since the early 20th century. It is commonly used in informal speech and writing to refer to eyeglasses or glasses that correct vision.

Synonyms:

eyeglasses, glasses, spectacles

Related Words:

glasses, lensed, optic, sight, stare

Example Sentences:

• She always wears her specs when she reads.
• He lost his specs and had to buy a new pair.
• She took off her specs and rubbed her eyes.

Spelt

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

1. Verb: a past tense and past participle of spell, meaning to form words letter by letter.
2. Noun: a type of wheat with a tough husk that is removed before milling.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /spɛlt/
• UK: /spɛlt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "spelt" comes from the Old English word "spellian," meaning "to tell, speak, or relate." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun "spelt" comes from the Germanic word "spelta" and has been used in English since the 15th century. It is a type of wheat that has been cultivated since ancient times.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: spelled, wrote, composed, inscribed
• Noun: dinkel wheat, hulled wheat, farro

6. Related Words:

• Spool
• Splat
• Sport
• Split
• Spice

7. Example Sentences:

1. She spelt her name wrong on the application.
2. The recipe calls for spelt flour instead of regular wheat flour.

Speed Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.

Verb: Move quickly.

Pronunciations

US: /spid/

UK: /spiːd/

Origin and Usage

The word "speed" originated in the Middle English period, from the Old English word "spēd". It has been used as both a noun and a verb since its inception, and is commonly used in everyday language to describe the rate at which someone or something is moving or operating.

Synonyms

Noun: Velocity, pace, swiftness, rapidity, celerity, quickness.

Verb: Hurry, race, dash, bolt, sprint.

Related Words

Quick, fleet, rapid, swift, hasty.

Example Sentences

Noun: The car was traveling at a high speed down the highway.

Verb: She quickly sped down the street to catch up with her friends.

Parts of Speech:

Specs is a noun.

Definitions:

Specs is a shortened form of the word "spectacles", which means eyeglasses or glasses that correct vision.

Pronunciations:

US: /spɛks/

UK: /spɛks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spec" is a shortened form of "spectacles", which has been in use since the 14th century. The shortened form "specs" has been in use since the early 20th century. It is commonly used in informal speech and writing to refer to eyeglasses or glasses that correct vision.

Synonyms:

eyeglasses, glasses, spectacles

Related Words:

glasses, lensed, optic, sight, stare

Example Sentences:

• She always wears her specs when she reads.
• He lost his specs and had to buy a new pair.
• She took off her specs and rubbed her eyes.

Here is the requested information on the word "speck": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a tiny spot or mark on a surface; a small amount of something - Verb: to mark with small spots; to add a small amount of something 3. Pronunciations: - US: /spɛk/ - UK: /spɛk/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "speck" comes from the Middle English word "specke," which means a small spot or blemish. It has been in use since the 14th century. "Speck" is commonly used to refer to a tiny spot or mark on a surface, such as a speck of dust on a table. It can also refer to a small amount of something, such as a speck of salt in a recipe. 5. Synonyms: dot, spot, fleck, mite, iota 6. Related Words: smite, skite, spike, spake, spoke 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: She noticed a speck of dirt on her shirt. - Verb: He carefully speckled the canvas with paint to create a textured effect.