5 letter words starting with SWO

Parts of Speech

Swops is a verb.

Definitions

Swops means to exchange one thing for another.

Pronunciations

US: /swɑps/

UK: /swɒps/

Origin and Usage

The word "swops" is a variant of "swaps," which comes from the Middle English word "swappen," meaning "to strike, strike hands, or exchange." It has been in use since the 16th century. Swops is a less common variant of swaps, but it is still used in some dialects and contexts.

Synonyms

Exchange, trade, swap, barter, switch.

Related Words

Swap, strop, slops, stops, shops.

Example Sentences

• She swops her clothes with her friends every month.
• He swops his old books for new ones at the library.
• The two teams swopped players during the off-season.
• They swopped stories about their travels over dinner.

Definition of Swoop

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• verb: to move rapidly downward through the air, especially in a circular motion, as a bird of prey does when attacking its prey.
• verb: to come down upon something in a sudden, swift attack or movement.
• noun: a sudden, swift downward movement, as of a bird attacking its prey.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swuːp/
• UK: /swuːp/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "swoop" originated from the Old English word "swāpan" which means to sweep. The word was first used in the 14th century to describe the swift downward movement of a bird of prey when attacking its prey. Today, the word is commonly used to describe a sudden, swift downward movement or attack.

5. Synonyms: pounce, dive, plunge, attack, assault, raid, strike, ambush.

6. Related Words: sweep, scoop, stomp, stow, swine.

7. Example Sentences:

• The eagle swooped down and grabbed the fish from the water.
• The hawk swooped in and snatched the mouse from the ground.
• The fighter jet swooped low over the city.
• The police swooped in and arrested the suspect.
• He swooped the ball up with one hand and ran for the touchdown.

Here is the requested information on the word "swole": Swole

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Physically muscular or well-built.

Pronunciation (US): /swoʊl/

Pronunciation (UK): /swəʊl/

Origin and Usage: The word "swole" is a slang term that originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1990s. It is a shortened form of "swollen," which was used to describe someone who was muscular or well-built. Over time, the word "swole" became more commonly used and is now recognized as a colloquial term in American English.

Synonyms: Muscular, well-built, buff, ripped, jacked

Related Words: Muscle, power, brawn, strength, force

Example Sentences:

1. After months of working out, he finally got swole.
2. She was impressed by his swole physique.
3. The bodybuilder was always striving to get even more swole.
4. He lifted weights every day to maintain his swole appearance.
5. Everyone at the gym was envious of his swole arms.