5 letter words starting with STO

Stole

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• verb: past tense of steal
• noun: a long scarf or shawl, typically made of fur or similar material, worn loosely around the neck or shoulders

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stoʊl/
• UK: /stəʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "stole" is the past tense of the verb "steal," which means to take something without permission or unlawfully. The noun "stole" comes from the Old English word "stāl," which means "place" or "position." It later came to mean "theft" or "fraudulent acquisition" and eventually evolved to refer to a long scarf or shawl worn around the neck or shoulders.

5. Synonyms:

• verb: pilfered, purloined, appropriated
• noun: scarf, shawl, wrap

6. Related Words:

• steel
• stoic
• soles
• stool
• style

7. Example Sentences:

• She stole the money from her bosss wallet.
• He was caught stealing from the store.
• The actress wore a beautiful stole with her gown on the red carpet.
• She wrapped the stole around her shoulders to keep warm.

Stops 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

As a noun, stops refer to a place where a vehicle or person halts or pauses. As a verb, stops mean to come to an end or cease to happen.

3. Pronunciations

US: /stɑps/

UK: /stɒps/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "stops" originated from the Old English word "stoppian" which means to stop up or close. The usage of the word has evolved over time and is commonly used in transportation to refer to a place where a vehicle or person halts or pauses. As a verb, it can be used to indicate the cessation of an action or event.

5. Synonyms

Noun: station, depot, terminal, layover

Verb: end, finish, conclude, terminate

6. Related Words

start, pause, break, halt, cease

7. Example Sentences

• The bus driver made several stops along the route.
• She stops working at 5 pm every day.
• The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor concert.
• The train stops at every station on the line.

Stony 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

• Consisting of or resembling stone.
• Unfeeling or emotionless.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈstoʊni/
• UK: /ˈstəʊni/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stony" comes from the Old English word "stanig" which means "made of stone". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is hard and unyielding, like a stony gaze. It can also be used to describe something that is cold and emotionless, like a stony silence.

5. Synonyms:

• Rocky
• Hard
• Unfeeling
• Emotionless

6. Related Words:

• Stone
• Rocky
• Hardy
• Chert
• Flint

7. Example Sentences:

• She walked across the stony beach, feeling the rocks beneath her feet.
• He gave her a stony look and refused to speak to her.
• The silence in the room was stony and uncomfortable.
• He had a stony expression on his face as he listened to the bad news.

Stole

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• verb: past tense of steal
• noun: a long scarf or shawl, typically made of fur or similar material, worn loosely around the neck or shoulders

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stoʊl/
• UK: /stəʊl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "stole" is the past tense of the verb "steal," which means to take something without permission or unlawfully. The noun "stole" comes from the Old English word "stāl," which means "place" or "position." It later came to mean "theft" or "fraudulent acquisition" and eventually evolved to refer to a long scarf or shawl worn around the neck or shoulders.

5. Synonyms:

• verb: pilfered, purloined, appropriated
• noun: scarf, shawl, wrap

6. Related Words:

• steel
• stoic
• soles
• stool
• style

7. Example Sentences:

• She stole the money from her bosss wallet.
• He was caught stealing from the store.
• The actress wore a beautiful stole with her gown on the red carpet.
• She wrapped the stole around her shoulders to keep warm.

Stoat

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, with a brown coat that turns white in winter. Also known as ermine.

Pronunciations: US: /stoʊt/; UK: /stəʊt/

Origin and Usage: The word "stoat" comes from Middle English "stot" meaning "male of the red deer". The word "stoat" has been used since the 14th century to refer to the animal. Stoats are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. They are known for their ability to change the color of their fur to blend in with their surroundings.

Synonyms: ermine, short-tailed weasel

Related Words: weasel, ferret, otter, mink, fitch

Example Sentences:

• The stoat is a skilled hunter and can take down prey much larger than itself.
• Stoats are known for their ability to change their fur color to blend in with their surroundings.
• The fur of the stoat is highly prized for its softness and warmth.
• Stoats are found in a variety of habitats, from forests to grasslands.
• The stoat is a fierce predator and will defend its territory against all comers.