5 letter words starting with TEE

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.

Teens

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The word teens refers to the age group between 13 and 19 years old.

Pronunciations: US: /tinz/ UK: /tiːnz/

Origin and Usage: The word teens is a shortened form of the word "teenagers." It is commonly used to describe the age group of people who are between 13 and 19 years old. The word originated in the early 20th century and gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.

Synonyms: Adolescents, youths, juveniles, minors.

Related Words: Teensy, teeny, tenet, tense, terce.

Example Sentences:

1. Most teens spend a lot of time on their phones.
2. Teens are often influenced by their peers.
3. Many teens struggle with self-esteem issues.
4. The teens were excited to attend the concert.
5. Teens need guidance and support from adults.

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.

Teeth

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Hard, calcified structures that are embedded in the jaws of vertebrates and used to bite and chew food.

3. Pronunciations: US: /tiθ/; UK: /tiːθ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "teeth" comes from the Old English word "tēþ" which means "tooth". Teeth are an essential part of the digestive system in vertebrates. They are used to break down food into smaller pieces to make it easier to swallow and digest. Teeth are also important for speech and for maintaining the structure of the face.

5. Synonyms: Dentition, choppers, fangs, tusks

6. Related Words: Mouth, tongue, taste, smile, brush

7. Example Sentences:

• He brushed his teeth twice a day to keep them clean and healthy.
• The dentist filled the cavity in her tooth to prevent further decay.
• The sharks teeth were sharp and serrated, perfect for tearing through flesh.
• The babys first tooth appeared when he was six months old.
• The athlete wore a mouthguard to protect his teeth during the game.