5 letter words starting with TWA

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Definitions:

1. Two items of the same kind; a pair.
2. Separated into two parts; split.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tweɪn/
• UK: /tweɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "twain" originated from Old English "twēgen," which means "two." It is commonly used to refer to two items of the same kind, such as "a twain of horses." The word is also used in literary contexts, such as the phrase "never the twain shall meet," which means two things are so different that they cannot come together.

Synonyms: pair, duo, couple, brace, two

Related Words: train, drain, brain, slain, plain

Example Sentences:

1. She bought a twain of earrings that perfectly matched her dress.
2. The river was twain by a massive boulder in the middle.

Twang 1. Parts of Speech Twang is a noun and a verb. 2. Definitions As a noun, twang means a sharp, ringing sound, or a nasal tone of voice. As a verb, it means to make a sharp, ringing sound or to speak in a nasal tone. 3. Pronunciations In US English, twang is pronounced /twæŋ/. In UK English, it is pronounced /twæŋ/. 4. Origin and Usage The word twang has Germanic roots and is related to the Old Norse word "tveggja," which means "to pull apart." It has been used since the 16th century and is often associated with country music and Southern accents. 5. Synonyms Some synonyms for twang as a noun include clang, jangle, and ping. As a verb, synonyms include pluck, snap, and vibrate. 6. Related Words Some related 5 letter words to twang include clang, jolly, and pluck. 7. Example Sentences - The twang of the guitar strings filled the room. - She spoke with a nasal twang that annoyed him. - He twanged the rubber band between his fingers. - The sound of the arrow twanging through the air was deafening. - The old screen door twanged shut behind her.