5 letter words starting with TRIC

Parts of Speech

Trice is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, trice means a very short time or an instant. As a verb, trice means to haul up or secure with a rope or line.

Pronunciations

US: /traɪs/

UK: /traɪs/

Origin and Usage

Trice originated from Middle English and Old French. It has been used since the 14th century and is still commonly used today.

Synonyms

For the noun form, synonyms include moment, instant, second, jiffy, and flash. For the verb form, synonyms include hoist, lift, pull up, and heave up.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include crest, cries, rites, tiers, and tries.

Example Sentences

As a noun: "Hell be back in a trice." (meaning hell be back in a moment or very soon)

As a verb: "They triced up the sail." (meaning they secured the sail with a rope or line)

Trick

Part(s) of speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A clever or skillful action or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone; deceive or outwit (someone).

Pronunciation (US): /trɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /trɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "trick" originated from the Middle English word "trik" and the Old North French word "trique" meaning "deceitful action." It has been used in English since the 16th century. As a noun, "trick" refers to a clever or skillful action or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone. As a verb, "trick" means to deceive or outwit someone.

Synonyms: Noun: ploy, gimmick, ruse, stratagem, deception, scam. Verb: deceive, dupe, cheat, fool, outwit.

Related Words: Track, prick, brick, flick, quick.

Example Sentences:

1. He played a trick on his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.
2. The magician amazed the audience with his tricks.
3. She tricked him into believing that she was a famous singer.
4. He was tricked into giving away his money.