5 letter words starting with TRAI

Trail

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: a path or track made by the passage of people or animals.
• Noun: a mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
• Verb: to follow or be followed by a trace or track.
• Verb: to drag or let drag behind one, especially on the ground.

Pronunciations:

• US: /treɪl/
• UK: /treɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "trail" originated from the Old English word "træl," meaning "to drag or trail." It has been in use since the 14th century. The noun form refers to a path or track made by the passage of people or animals, while the verb form refers to the act of following or dragging something behind oneself. The word is commonly used in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, as well as in criminal investigations and detective work.

Synonyms:

• Noun: path, track, route, way, course
• Verb: follow, pursue, track, trace, hunt

Related Words:

• Blaze
• Track
• Trace
• Route
• Path

Example Sentences:

• The hiker followed the trail through the forest.
• The detective found a trail of footprints leading away from the crime scene.
• The dog trailed its leash behind it as it walked.
• The brides dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle.

Parts of Speech

Noun: a series of connected railroad cars or carriages.

Verb: teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time.

Definitions

Noun: A train is a series of connected railroad cars or carriages that transport people or goods from one place to another.

Verb: To train means to teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time.

Pronunciations

US: /treɪn/

UK: /treɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word rain originated in the late Middle English period, from the Old French word rahiner, which means o drag. The word was first used to describe a line of carriages dragged by horses or other animals along a track. Today, trains are powered by electricity, diesel, or steam engines, and are used to transport people, goods, and materials over long distances.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for rain as a noun include: locomotive, railway, railroad, and metro. As a verb, some synonyms for rain include: teach, instruct, coach, and educate.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to rain include: plane, truck, ferry, and motor.

Example Sentences

Noun:

• The train arrived at the station on time.
• The freight train carried a load of coal across the country.

Verb:

• He trained as a chef in Paris.
• The dog was trained to sit and stay on command.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of ones personal nature. Example: "Honesty is one of his defining traits."
2. A genetically determined characteristic or condition. Example: "Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary trait."

Pronunciations:

• US: /treɪt/
• UK: /treɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "trait" originated from the Old French word "trait" meaning a stroke or a line. It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a stroke of a pen or pencil. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include a distinguishing characteristic or quality of a person or thing. Today, "trait" is commonly used in psychology to describe a specific characteristic or quality of an individuals personality or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Characteristic
• Attribute
• Feature
• Quality
• Mark

Related Words:

• Trait
• Treat
• Triad
• Trail
• Train

Example Sentences:

1. Her most prominent trait was her kindness towards others.
2. The trait for blue eyes is recessive.