5 letter words starting with TWE

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to make small adjustments or improvements to something in order to make it work better or be more effective
• noun: a small adjustment or improvement made to something in order to make it work better or be more effective

Pronunciations:

• US: /twik/
• UK: /twiːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tweak" originated in the 1600s and is believed to be a variation of the word "twick" which means to twist or pull sharply. The word was originally used to describe a sharp twist or pull. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to mean a small adjustment or improvement made to something in order to make it work better or be more effective. The word is commonly used in the context of technology and software development.

Synonyms: adjust, modify, fine-tune, improve

Related Words: tweet, freak, break, leak, speak

Example Sentences:

• He needed to tweak the settings on his computer to get it to work properly.
• The company made a few tweaks to the product to make it more user-friendly.

Parts of Speech

Tweed is a noun.

Definitions

Tweed refers to a rough, woolen fabric, typically of mixed flecked colors, used especially for suits and jackets.

Pronunciations

• US: /twid/
• UK: /twiːd/

Origin and Usage

The word tweed originated in Scotland in the early 19th century. It was named after the River Tweed, which flows through the Scottish Borders textile area where the fabric was originally produced. Tweed was traditionally used for outdoor clothing, such as jackets and caps, and is still commonly used for these purposes today. It is also used for upholstery and home decor.

Synonyms

herringbone, cheviot, wool

Related Words

flannel, denim, satin, velvet, khaki

Example Sentences

• She wore a tweed jacket to the outdoor wedding.
• The sofa was upholstered in a soft tweed fabric.
• He preferred to wear tweed caps while fishing.

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noun, adjective

Definitions:

1. (noun) a person who is between the ages of 10 and 12, considered too old for childhood and too young for adolescence; 2. (adjective) relating to or designed for people between the ages of 10 and 12

Pronunciations:

US: /twiːn/; UK: /twiːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tween" is a combination of the words "between" and "teen." It originated in the 1990s to describe a demographic of children who were too old for toys and too young for teenage activities. The term has since become more widely used to describe the age group between childhood and adolescence. It is commonly used in marketing and media targeting this age group.

Synonyms:

preteen, tweenager

Related Words:

child, youth, teen

Example Sentences:

• The store sells clothes for tweens.
• She is a tween who loves to read.
• The tween years can be a difficult time for children.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a short, high-pitched sound made by birds or electronic devices.
Verb: (1) to post a message on the social media platform Twitter, (2) to make a short, high-pitched sound.

Pronunciations:

US: /twit/ or /twēt/
UK: /twiːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tweet" originally referred to the sound made by birds, and its first known usage in English dates back to the 16th century. In the 21st century, the word took on a new meaning when Twitter, a social media platform, popularized the term as a verb to describe the act of posting a short message on the site. The noun form of "tweet" is also used to refer to these short messages.

Synonyms:

Chirp, cheep, peep, post, share

Related Words:

Chirp, chirr, cheep, peep, beep

Example Sentences:

Noun: The birds tweet woke her up in the morning.
Verb: He decided to tweet about his experience at the concert.

Definition of Twerp

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A silly, annoying, or contemptible person.

3. Pronunciations: US: /twɜːrp/ UK: /twɜːp/

4. Origin and Usage: The origin of the word "twerp" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is a derogatory term used to describe a person who is considered foolish, irritating, or contemptible. The word has been used in popular culture, including in movies, TV shows, and music.

5. Synonyms: Dweeb, nerd, geek, twit, wimp.

6. Related Words: Dweeb, gnome, lamer, loser, weeny.

7. Example Sentences:

• She couldn stand her boss, who was a total twerp.
• He was always trying to impress people with his knowledge, but everyone thought he was just a twerp.
• The kids in the class laughed at the twerp who couldn even tie his own shoes.