5 letter words starting with TE

Parts of Speech

Teems is a verb.

Definitions

Teems means to be full of or swarming with.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

Teems is pronounced "teems" in both US and UK English.

Origin and Usage

The word teems comes from the Old Norse word "tjá" which means to talk or speak. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a large quantity of something, especially when it is overflowing or abundant. It is often used to describe natural phenomena, such as rain, or crowds of people.

Synonyms

Synonyms for teems include abounds, overflows, swarms, and brims.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to teems include teams, meats, and steam.

Example Sentences

• The river teems with fish during the spring.
• The city teems with tourists in the summer.
• The forest teems with wildlife.

Parts of Speech

Terns is a noun.

Definitions

Terns are seabirds that belong to the family Sternidae. They are known for their long, pointed wings and forked tails. They are typically found near the coast and are known for their graceful flight.

Pronunciations

US: /tɜːrnz/

UK: /tɜːnz/

Origin and Usage

The word "terns" is derived from the Old Norse word "therna," which means "sea swallow." Terns are found all over the world and are an important part of the marine ecosystem. They are often used as an indicator of the health of the ocean.

Synonyms

Sea swallows, sea birds, gulls, sea gulls.

Related Words

Wrens, heron, crane, egret, stork.

Example Sentences

• The terns were soaring over the waves, their wings glinting in the sunlight.
• Every summer, thousands of terns gather on the beach to breed.
• The researchers used terns as an indicator species to track the health of the ocean.

Tempo

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The speed or pace of a piece of music.

Pronunciation:

• US: /ˈtɛm.poʊ/
• UK: /ˈtɛmpəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "tempo" comes from the Italian word "tempo" which means "time". It is a musical term used to refer to the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played. It is an essential element in music, as it affects the mood and emotional impact of a piece of music. Different genres of music have different tempos. For example, classical music tends to have a slower tempo, while rock and pop music tend to have a faster tempo.

Synonyms: Beat, rhythm, cadence, time, pace.

Related Words: Rhythm, melody, tempo, beat, music.

Example Sentences:

1. "The conductor set a brisk tempo for the orchestra to play."
2. "The tempo of the song gradually increased as it reached the chorus."
3. "The tempo of the music was so slow that it put everyone to sleep."

Teeny

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Extremely small or tiny.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtini/ UK: /ˈtiːni/

Origin and Usage: The word "teeny" is believed to have originated in the 19th century from the word "teen," which meant small. It is a colloquial term used to describe something that is very small or tiny.

Synonyms: Tiny, miniature, little, small, minuscule.

Related Words: Petite, small, tiny, puny, dwarf.

Example Sentences:

• The puppy was so teeny that it could fit in the palm of her hand.
• She had a teeny apartment in the city that was just big enough for her.
• The dress was beautiful but it was only available in teeny sizes.
• He had a teeny amount of money left in his bank account.
• The teeny spider crawled across the windowsill.

Parts of Speech

"Texts" is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, "texts" refers to written or printed words that are communicated. As a verb, "texts" means to send a text message to someone.

Pronunciations

US: /tɛksts/

UK: /tɛksts/

Origin and Usage

The word "texts" originated from the Old French word "texte," which means "a written work." The noun form of "texts" has been in use since the 16th century, while the verb form became popular with the rise of text messaging in the late 20th century.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for "texts" include writings, documents, and words. As a verb, synonyms include messages, communicates, and sends.

Related Words

As a noun, related 5 letter words include books, notes, pages, and words. As a verb, related 5 letter words include types and writes.

Example Sentences

• As a noun: She studied the texts of ancient philosophers.
• As a verb: He texts his friends every day to stay in touch.