5 letter words starting with STAI

Staid

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definitions:

• sedate, respectable, and unadventurous (US: /steɪd/, UK: /steɪd/)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /steɪd/ (stayed)
• UK: /steɪd/ (stayed)

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "staid" originated from the Old Norse word "stathr," meaning "to stand still." It was first used in the 16th century to describe something that was firm or fixed in position, and later came to mean sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
• The word is commonly used in formal or serious contexts to describe a person or thing that is steady, dependable, and not given to wild behavior or change.

5. Synonyms:

• sensible
• serious
• sober
• conservative
• traditional

6. Related Words:

• adits
• ditas
• saids
• tsadi
• tsars

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore a staid, gray suit to the job interview.
• The staid businessman never took risks in his investments.
• The old library had a staid and serious atmosphere.

Heres the result: Stain

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) A discoloration or mark on a surface.
• (Verb) To leave a mark on something, especially a difficult-to-remove one.

Pronunciations:

• US: /steɪn/
• UK: /steɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stain" originated in Middle English from the Old Norse word "steinn," meaning "color, pigment, or dye." The noun form of "stain" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 15th century. Today, "stain" is commonly used to refer to a discoloration or mark on a surface, as well as the act of leaving such a mark.

Synonyms:

• Mark
• Spot
• Blemish
• Blotch
• Discoloration

Related Words:

• Paint
• Spill
• Smear
• Dirty
• Stony

Example Sentences:

• The red wine stain on the carpet was impossible to remove.
• He accidentally stained his shirt with spaghetti sauce.
• Their reputation was stained by the scandal.

Sure, heres the requested information on "stair": Stair 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A series of steps for going from one level to another, especially in a building.
2. One of a flight or series of steps comprising a staircase.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stɛr/
• UK: /stɛː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stair" comes from the Old English word "stæger," meaning a flight of stairs. It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Steps
• Staircase
• Flight of stairs

6. Related Words:

• Stare
• Start
• State
• Stash
• Stain

7. Example Sentences:

1. She climbed the stair to the second floor.
2. He tripped on the top stair and fell down the rest of the stairs.