5 letter words starting with STEA

Here is the requested information on the word "stead": Stead

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A place or position occupied by someone or something else; a substitute or replacement.
• The place or role that someone or something should have.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stɛd/
• UK: /stɛd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stead" comes from the Old English word "stede," meaning "place" or "position." It has been used in English since the 13th century and is most commonly used in phrases such as "in lieu of" or "in place of" to indicate a substitute or replacement for something else.

Synonyms:

• Replacement
• Substitute
• Surrogate
• Proxy

Related Words:

• State
• Stead
• Stare
• Stake
• Stage

Example Sentences:

• "He served as a stead for his sick colleague and took on his workload."
• "The new employee was a stead for the previous one."
• "She took her fathers stead as CEO of the company."

Steak

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A slice of meat, typically beef, that is grilled, fried, or broiled and eaten as a main course.

Pronunciation (US): /steɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /steɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "steak" comes from the Middle English word "steik" which means a thick slice of meat. It has been used in English since the 15th century. Steak is a popular food item that is commonly eaten as a main course in many cultures around the world.

Synonyms: Beefsteak, fillet, sirloin, ribeye, T-bone, porterhouse

Related Words: Meats, chops, bacon, roast, grill

Example Sentences:

• The restaurant is known for its delicious steak.
• He ordered a medium-rare steak with a side of vegetables.
• She cooked the steak to perfection on the grill.
• They went to a fancy steakhouse for their anniversary dinner.
• He always prefers a juicy ribeye steak over any other cut.

Steal Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

• To take something without permission or without intending to return it
• To move or act secretly or quietly in order to avoid being noticed or detected
• To take something from someone or somewhere unfairly or dishonestly

Pronunciations

• US: /stil/
• UK: /stiːl/

Origin and Usage

The word "steal" originated from the Old English word "stelan" which meant "to commit a theft". It has been used in English language since the 9th century. The word is commonly used in everyday language and is considered a serious crime in many countries.

Synonyms

• Thieve
• Pilfer
• Rob
• Burglarize
• Swipe

Related Words

• Steer
• Stela
• Stale
• Steel
• Stile

Example Sentences

• He was caught trying to steal a car from the parking lot.
• The thief managed to steal the jewels without being detected.
• She accused him of stealing her ideas and using them for his own benefit.

Steam 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: the hot gas that is produced when water boils; the mist that forms when this gas touches a cool surface
• noun: energy that is harnessed from steam, used to power machines
• verb: to emit steam or to produce steam

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stim/
• UK: /stiːm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word steam originated from the Old English stēam, which means "vapor, steam." Steam is a crucial element in modern technology, particularly in the production of electricity and transportation. It is used to power turbines and engines in power plants, ships, and trains. Steam is also used in cooking, cleaning, and sterilization.

5. Synonyms:

• vapor
• mist
• fog
• smoke

6. Related Words:

• smelt
• blast
• flame
• heats
• boils

7. Example Sentences:

• The steam from the kettle fogged up the window.
• The steam engine revolutionized transportation in the 19th century.
• The factory produces steam to power its machinery.
• The pot began to steam as the water boiled.