5 letter words starting with STEE

Steed

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A horse, especially a riding horse.

Pronunciation (US): /stid/

Pronunciation (UK): /stiːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "steed" originated in Middle English and is derived from the Old English word "stēda" which means "a stud-horse." It was commonly used in medieval times to refer to a horse that was ridden by a knight in battle or for jousting. Today, the word is still used to refer to a horse that is ridden for pleasure or sport.

Synonyms: Horse, mount, charger, mare, stallion.

Related Words: Horse, equus, nag, mare, foal.

Example Sentences:

• He rode his trusty steed into battle.
• She spent hours grooming her favorite steed before the horse show.
• The knight mounted his steed and rode off into the sunset.
• They bought a new steed for their daughters riding lessons.
• The jockey rode his steed to victory in the horse race.

Steel

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Noun: A hard, strong, gray or bluish-gray alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used extensively as a structural and fabricating material. Verb: Mentally prepare oneself to do or face something difficult.

Pronunciation: US: /stil/ UK: /stiːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "steel" originated from the Old English word "stēl" or "stǣl," which means "hard material, hardened steel, or sword." Steel is a widely used material in the construction and manufacturing industries because of its strength and durability. The verb form of steel is used when someone prepares themselves mentally for a difficult task.

Synonyms: Noun: Metal, alloy, iron, stainless steel, carbon steel, tempered steel. Verb: Strengthen, fortify, brace, prepare, steel oneself.

Related Words: Forge, metal, iron, alloy.

Example Sentences: Noun: - The bridge was made of steel. - The steel beams were strong enough to support the weight of the building. Verb: - She steeled herself for the difficult conversation ahead. - He had to steel his nerves before jumping out of the airplane.

Here is the requested information on the word "steep": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Steep can be used as a verb, adjective, or noun. 2. **Definitions:** - As a verb, steep means to soak in liquid, or to immerse in or saturate with a quality or influence. - As an adjective, steep means having a sharp rise or drop; almost perpendicular. - As a noun, steep refers to a steep place or slope. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /stip/ - UK: /stiːp/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "steep" comes from the Old English word "stēap" which means "high, lofty, or tall". The word has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe a slope or incline that is difficult to climb or descend, or a price or cost that is high or excessive. 5. **Synonyms:** - As a verb: soak, immerse, drench, saturate. - As an adjective: sheer, abrupt, precipitous, sudden. - As a noun: slope, incline, hill, gradient. 6. **Related Words:** - Sleep, stomp, sweep, strew, steer. 7. **Example Sentences:** - Verb: She steeped the tea for five minutes before adding milk. - Adjective: The hill was too steep for the hikers to climb without ropes. - Noun: The steep of the mountain was covered in snow.

Steer Part of Speech: Noun, verb
Definitions:

1. As a noun, a young ox or bull, typically one that is castrated and raised for beef.
2. As a verb, to guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.

Pronunciations:

• US: /stɪr/
• UK: /stɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage: The word "steer" originated from the Old English word "steor," which means "young ox." The word has been used since the 15th century as a noun to describe a castrated young bull or ox raised for beef. As a verb, "steer" has been used since the 16th century to describe the action of guiding or controlling the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft. Synonyms:

1. Noun: bullock, ox, heifer
2. Verb: guide, direct, navigate

Related Words:

1. Beast
2. Cowry
3. Drive
4. Guide
5. Wagon

Example Sentences:

1. He bought a steer for the family barbecue.
2. The captain expertly steered the ship through the storm.