5 letter words starting with SWA

Heres your result: swain

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a young man who is a lover or suitor, especially in a poetic or romantic context

Pronunciation (US): /sweɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /sweɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "swain" originated from the Old Norse word "sveinn" which meant "servant" or "boy". It has been used in English since the 14th century and was commonly used in poetry and literature to refer to a young man who is a lover or suitor.

Synonyms: beau, lover, suitor, boyfriend, admirer, sweetheart, beloved, paramour, Romeo

Related Words: stain, slain, brain, train, drain

Example Sentences:

• He was a handsome swain who courted her with flowers and love letters.
• The young swain declared his love for the fair maiden.
• She had many suitors, but the swain who won her heart was the most devoted.
• The poet wrote of a swain who wandered through the fields, lost in thought.
• The swain serenaded his beloved beneath her balcony.

Heres the requested information on the word "swart": Swart 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

Dark or black in color; swarthy.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /swɔrt/

UK: /swɑːt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "swart" comes from Middle English "swart" or "swarte," meaning "black, dark." It has been in use since the 14th century and is still used today, although it is considered archaic or poetic.

5. Synonyms

Black, dark, dusky, swarthy, tawny

6. Related Words

Black, brown, color, shade, slate

7. Example Sentences

• Her hair was swart and curly.
• The swart, bearded man looked like he had spent his life in the sun.
• The swart clouds on the horizon signaled an approaching storm.

Sward

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A strip or expanse of grassy land, especially one used for hay.
2. The sword grass or similar grasses.

Pronunciations:

• US: /swɔrd/
• UK: /swɔːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sward" comes from the Old English word "sweard" meaning "skin, rind, or bark." It was first used in the 14th century to describe a strip of land covered in grass, and it has been used in that sense ever since. In modern times, it is most commonly used in the context of hayfields or pastures.

Synonyms:

• Grassland
• Meadow
• Field

Related Words:

• Swarm
• Sweat
• Swept
• Sweet
• Swell

Example Sentences:

1. The cows grazed contentedly on the sward.
2. The sward was lush and green after the recent rain.
3. The farmer cut the sward for hay.

Swans

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a broad bill
• a metaphor for someone or something with a graceful appearance or demeanor

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swɑnz/
• UK: /swɒnz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swans" originated from Old English "swan" and is believed to have been used to describe the bird since ancient times. Swans are known for their beauty and grace, and have been used in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In some cultures, swans are considered a symbol of love and fidelity.

5. Synonyms:

• waterbird
• bird
• waterfowl
• water hen

6. Related Words:

• birds
• ducks
• geese
• heron
• egret

7. Example Sentences:

• The swans gracefully glided across the lake.
• She was as graceful as a swan.
• The swans were a symbol of love in their culture.
• They spotted a group of swans flying overhead.

**Parts of Speech:** Swank is a verb and a noun. **Definitions:** - As a verb, swank means to show off or boast in an excessively proud or self-satisfied way. - As a noun, swank refers to stylish confidence, elegance, or ostentatious display. **Pronunciations:** - US: /swæŋk/ - UK: /swaŋk/ **Origin and Usage:** The word "swank" has its origins in the late 18th century, from the Scottish word "swankie" meaning "a conceited person." Its usage has evolved over time to refer to showing off or boasting in an excessively proud or self-satisfied way. As a noun, it refers to stylish confidence, elegance, or ostentatious display. **Synonyms:** - Verb: brag, boast, strut, flaunt, show off - Noun: style, elegance, ostentation, display **Related Words:** - Skank, flank, plank, crank, blank **Example Sentences:** - Verb: She swanked about her new car, telling everyone how much she paid for it. - Noun: The party was full of swank and glamour, with everyone dressed in their finest clothes.