5 letter words starting with TIL

Definition of Tiles

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. A thin, flat piece of baked clay or other material, used for covering roofs, floors, walls, or other surfaces.
2. A set of similar flat pieces used in a game of chance or skill.
3. Cover (something) with tiles.
4. Count, record, or list systematically, especially votes in an election.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʌɪlz/
• UK: /taɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tiles" originated from the Old English word "tigele," which means "a brick." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Tiles are commonly used in construction for covering roofs, floors, and walls. The word "tiles" is also used in the context of games, such as dominoes and mahjong, to refer to the flat pieces used in the game.

Synonyms:

• Roofing material
• Flooring material
• Wall covering
• Dominoes
• Mahjong tiles

Related Words:

• Tiled
• Tiler
• Stile
• Smile
• Spile

Example Sentences:

• He replaced the old roof tiles with new ones.
• She won the game of dominoes by matching the tiles perfectly.
• The kitchen floor was tiled with ceramic tiles.
• The election officials are currently tallying the votes and recording them on a tile.

Heres the information you requested: Parts of Speech:

Tiler is a noun.

Definition:

A tiler is a person whose job is to lay tiles, typically on roofs or floors.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtaɪlər/
• UK: /ˈtaɪlə/

Origin and Usage:

The word tiler originated from the Middle English word "tilen," which means "to cover with tiles." It has been in use since the 14th century and is typically used to refer to a person who works with tiles. Tilers are commonly employed in the construction industry to install tiles on roofs, floors, and walls.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for tiler include tile layer, tile setter, and tile installer.

Related Words:

• irate
• later
• relit
• trial
• irate

Example Sentences:

• The tiler did an excellent job laying the tiles on the roof.
• She hired a professional tiler to install the tiles in her bathroom.
• The tiler used a special adhesive to ensure the tiles would stay in place.

tilde

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A symbol (~) placed above a letter to indicate pronunciation or used in Spanish to indicate a change in meaning or to denote certain sounds.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɪl.də/ UK: /ˈtɪl.də/

Origin and Usage: The word "tilde" is derived from the Spanish word "tilde" which means "accent." The use of the tilde symbol dates back to the 16th century and it has been used in various languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French. In Spanish, it is used to indicate a change in meaning or to denote certain sounds. In English, it is mainly used to indicate pronunciation, especially in dictionaries and phonetic transcriptions.

Synonyms: Squiggle, Swung Dash, Twiddle, Wavy Line

Related Words: Accent, Glyph, Hyphen, Macron, Tonic

Example Sentences:

• She placed a tilde over the "n" in "jalapeño" to indicate the correct pronunciation (source: Merriam-Webster).
• The tilde is often used in Spanish to indicate a change in meaning, such as in the words "sí" and "si" (source: Collins Dictionary).
• The tilde symbol is also used in mathematics to indicate similarity between two numbers or sets (source: Britannica).