5 letter words starting with TRO

Troop Parts of Speech

Troop is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• Noun: A group of soldiers that forms a unit. A group of people or animals of the same kind. A particular group of people with a common characteristic or interest.
• Verb: (1) (with object) To gather or move in a company, crowd, or throng. (2) (without object) To move or march as a crowd or in an orderly manner.

Pronunciations

• US: /truːp/
• UK: /truːp/

Origin and Usage

The word "troop" originated from the Middle French word "troupe," which means "company" or "band." It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to a group of soldiers. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to any group of people or animals that move or act together. Today, "troop" is commonly used in military contexts, but it can also be used to refer to groups of people with shared interests or characteristics, such as a "troop" of boy scouts or a "troop" of dancers.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for "troop" include company, unit, squad, team, gang, herd, pack, and flock. As a verb, synonyms include march, parade, file, and process.

Related Words

• Group
• March
• Train
• Force
• Drill

Example Sentences

• The troop of soldiers marched through the city streets.
• A troop of monkeys swung through the trees.
• The boy scout troop went on a camping trip.

Trope

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

Pronunciation (US): /troʊp/

Pronunciation (UK): /trəʊp/

Origin and Usage: The word "trope" comes from the Greek word "tropos," meaning "turn" or "way." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a figure of speech or a rhetorical device. Today, it is commonly used in literary criticism and analysis to describe recurring themes or motifs in literature, film, and other forms of media.

Synonyms: Figure of speech, metaphor, symbol, motif, theme.

Related Words: Theme, motif, symbol, image, metaphor.

Example Sentences:

1. One common trope in horror movies is the "final girl" who survives the killers attacks.
2. The use of animal imagery is a common trope in literature.
3. The films use of flashbacks is a familiar trope in storytelling.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A white or gray mineral consisting of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, found in alkaline lake beds in arid regions.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtroʊnə/; UK: /ˈtrəʊnə/

Origin and Usage: Trona is derived from the Arabic word "natrun," which means "soda." It is primarily used in the production of glass, detergents, and chemicals. Trona is also used as a water softener and in the treatment of acid mine drainage.

Synonyms: Sodium sesquicarbonate, trisodium hydrogendicarbonate dihydrate.

Related Words: Sodas, caron, narco, racon, sonar.

Example Sentences:

• Trona is an important mineral used in the production of glass.
• The trona deposits in Wyoming are some of the largest in the world.
• The water in the lake is so alkaline that it contains high levels of trona.

Parts of Speech

Troll is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, a troll is a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore. As a verb, troll means to post inflammatory or off-topic messages on the internet with the intention of provoking others.

Pronunciations

• US: trōl
• UK: trɒl

Origin and Usage

The noun troll comes from Old Norse "troll" which means "fiend" or "monster." In Scandinavian folklore, trolls are often depicted as large, ugly creatures that live in the mountains or forests. The verb form of troll is believed to have originated from the fishing term "trolling" which means to drag a baited line through the water to catch fish. In the context of the internet, trolling refers to the act of posting provocative messages to elicit strong emotional responses from others.

Synonyms

• bully
• harasser
• provocateur

Related Words

• twitch
• flame
• hoaxer
• prank
• smear

Example Sentences

• As a noun: The troll under the bridge was a fearsome sight.
• As a verb: He was banned from the forum for trolling other users.