5 letter words starting with THE

Theme

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation.

Pronunciations: US: /θim/; UK: /θiːm/

Origin and Usage: The word "theme" originated from the Greek word "thema" meaning "proposition, subject, deposit". The word has been used in English since the mid-16th century. It is commonly used in literature, art, and music to refer to the main idea or subject matter of a work.

Synonyms: Subject, topic, motif, idea, concept

Related Words: Music, movie, novel, story, drama

Example Sentences:

• The theme of the novel is the struggle for freedom.
• The theme of the party is Hawaiian luau.
• The theme of the painting is nature.

Word: Their

1. Parts of Speech: Pronoun, determiner

2. Definitions:

• Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
• Used to indicate the person or people belonging to a group.

3. Pronunciations:

• US:       /ðer/
• UK:       /ðeə(r)/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "their" originated from the Old Norse word "þeirra", meaning "of them".
• "Their" is a pronoun used to indicate possession or belonging to a group of people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
• It is also used as a determiner to modify a noun.

5. Synonyms:

• Belonging to them
• Their own
• Owned by them
• Belonging to the group

6. Related Words:

• There
• These
• Those
• Theme
• Thief

7. Example Sentences:

• They left their bags on the table.
• Their parents are coming to visit.
• Their dog is very friendly.
• Their car is parked outside.
• Their house is on the corner of the street.

Parts of Speech:

noun

Definitions:

1. Botany: a dry, dehiscent fruit composed of two or more carpels.
2. Anatomy: a case or sheath enclosing an organ or structure, such as the pollen sac in an anther.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈθiːkə/
• UK: /ˈθiːkə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "theca" comes from the Greek "thēkē," meaning "case" or "sheath." It has been used in scientific and medical contexts since the 19th century to describe various types of coverings or enclosures around organs or structures.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• chela
• cheat
• ethic
• lathe
• leach

Example Sentences:

1. The theca of a flower is a protective structure that encloses the ovules.
2. The theca of the anther is where pollen is produced and stored.