5 letter words starting with SW

Heres the requested information on "swami": Swami 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A Hindu religious teacher or holy person.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈswɑːmi/

UK: /ˈswɑːmi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swami" comes from the Sanskrit word "svāmī," which means "master" or "lord." It is commonly used in Hinduism to refer to a religious teacher or guru. The term "swami" is also used in English to refer to a Hindu monk or ascetic.

5. Synonyms:

Yogi, Guru, Sage, Holy man, Ascetic

6. Related Words:

Sutra, Karma, Chant, Omkar, Vedas

7. Example Sentences:

1. The swami led the morning prayer at the ashram.

2. Many people traveled to India to study with a swami.

3. The swamis teachings inspired his followers to live a more spiritual life.

Swish 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a rustling or hissing sound, typically made by something moving quickly or rubbing against something else.
• Verb: move with a hissing or rushing sound.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɪʃ/
• UK: /swɪʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swish" is believed to have originated from the Old English word "swīþ" meaning strong or mighty. Its usage as a noun to describe a sound dates back to the 16th century, while its usage as a verb to describe movement with a sound dates back to the 17th century. "Swish" is commonly used in sports to describe the sound of a ball passing through a net or hitting the rim.

5. Synonyms:

• Rustle
• Swoosh
• Whiz
• Whoosh

6. Related Words:

• Swoop
• Swipe
• Swirl
• Swage
• Swamp

7. Example Sentences:

• The swish of the leaves in the wind was soothing.
• The basketball swished through the net, scoring a point.

swims 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

Third person singular form of the verb "swim," which means to move through water by moving the limbs, body, or fins.

3. Pronunciations

US: /swɪmz/

UK: /swɪmz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "swim" originated from the Old English word "swimman," which means to move through water. "Swims" is the third person singular form of the verb "swim," which is used to describe the action of a single person or thing moving through water.

5. Synonyms

• floats
• paddles
• dives
• strokes
• glides

6. Related Words

• swine
• swing
• swipe
• swift
• swirl

7. Example Sentences

• He swims every morning before work.
• The fish swims gracefully through the water.
• She swims the breaststroke faster than anyone on the team.
• The dog swims to fetch the ball in the lake.
• They swim in the ocean every summer.

Definition of Swell

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun, adjective, adverb

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to become larger or rounder; to increase in size, volume, or intensity; to feel or express pride or satisfaction; to bulge or protrude; to rise in waves or billows
• Noun: a gradual increase in size, volume, or intensity; a long wave or series of waves in the sea; a feeling of pride or satisfaction
• Adjective: excellent or impressive; fashionable or stylish
• Adverb: in a manner that swells or increases in size, volume, or intensity

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɛl/
• UK: /swɛl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swell" originated from the Old English word "swelan," which means "to grow hot." It has been used as a verb since the 14th century and as a noun since the 15th century. In addition to its literal meanings related to size and waves, "swell" is often used figuratively to describe feelings of pride or satisfaction. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is excellent or stylish.

5. Synonyms:

• increase
• expand
• grow
• inflate
• rise
• billow
• wave
• excellent
• impressive
• fashionable
• stylish

6. Related Words:

• swash
• swath
• sweat
• swine
• swipe

7.

Swear

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make a solemn declaration or affirmation with a particular appeal to a deity or to some other sacred thing as a witness. To use profane or obscene language.

Pronunciation (US): /swɛr/

Pronunciation (UK): /swɛː/

Origin and Usage: The word "swear" originated from Middle English "sweren" and Old English "swerian," which means "to take an oath." The word has been used since the 12th century. It is commonly used in legal settings, where a witness is required to swear to tell the truth. It is also used in everyday speech to express strong emotions or to make a promise.

Synonyms: Vow, declare, affirm, promise, curse, blaspheme, cuss, use foul language, use profanity.

Related Words: Share, stare, swear, sweat, sweet.

Example Sentences:

• She had to swear to tell the truth in court.
• He swore that he would never lie to her again.
• She was so angry that she started swearing at him.
• He didn believe her until she swore on her mothers grave.