5 letter words starting with TIM

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "timed": timed

1. Parts of Speech: verb
2. Definition: measured or recorded the duration or speed of an action or event
3. Pronunciations: US: /taɪmd/, UK: /taɪmd/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "timed" originated from the Middle English word "timen," which means "to happen." In the 16th century, the word took on the meaning of measuring time. Today, it is commonly used to describe the act of measuring the duration or speed of an action or event, such as timing a race or a speech.
5. Synonyms: clocked, measured, recorded
6. Related Words: tamed, timed, timid
7. Example Sentences:
   • She timed her run perfectly and won the race.
   • The coach timed the players sprints during practice.
   • The experiment was timed to last exactly 30 minutes.

Here is the requested information about the word "timer": timer Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A device that measures or records the amount of time taken in performing a task.
2. A time switch.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtaɪmər/
• UK: /ˈtaɪmə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "timer" originated in the late 19th century from the noun "time" and the suffix "-er". It is commonly used in the context of measuring or recording time taken to perform a task. Timers are commonly used in cooking, sports, and other activities that require precise timing.

Synonyms:

• Chronometer
• Clock
• Stopwatch
• Timepiece

Related Words:

• Alarm
• Chron
• Clock
• Watch

Example Sentences:

1. The timer beeped, indicating that the cookies were ready.
2. She set the timer for 30 minutes.
3. The coach used a timer to measure the players sprint times.

Times

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a point of time as measured by a clock or calendar; a period of time considered in terms of its events or developments; a persons experience during a particular period or on a particular occasion.
• Verb: multiply; ascertain the speed of (a machine), typically that of an engine in a vehicle, in order to set or regulate it.

Pronunciations:

• US: /taɪmz/
• UK: /taɪmz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "times" comes from the Old English word "tīma," which means "a period of time." The verb "times" is derived from the noun. "Times" is commonly used to refer to a point of time as measured by a clock or calendar, or to a period of time considered in terms of its events or developments. It is also used to describe a persons experience during a particular period or on a particular occasion. The verb "times" is used to describe the act of multiplying or ascertaining the speed of a machine.

Synonyms:

• periods
• eras
• epochs
• multiplies
• calculates
• measures

Related Words:

• timer
• prime
• hours
• clock
• count

Example Sentences:

• The train leaves at 8:30 times.
• The times have changed since he was a child.
• She had a great time at the party last night.
• He needs to time his breathing with the

Here is the requested information: Timid

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking confidence or courage, easily frightened or intimidated

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɪmɪd/, UK: /ˈtɪmɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "timid" comes from the Latin word "timidus" which means fearful. It has been in use in English since the 16th century. "Timid" is commonly used to describe a person who lacks confidence or courage, or who is easily frightened or intimidated.

Synonyms: Shy, bashful, nervous, apprehensive, diffident

Related Words: Shyly, meekly, nervy, cowed, craven

Example Sentences:

• She was too timid to speak up in class.
• His timid approach to the problem didn solve anything.
• The timid kitten hid under the couch when visitors came over.