5 letter words starting with WA

Wages

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Wages refer to the payment received by an employee from an employer in exchange for the work done. It is usually calculated on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/, UK: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "wages" originated from the Old English word "wæge" which means "payment for services rendered". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to the payment received by an employee for their labor. Wages can be paid in different forms such as cash, check, or direct deposit.

5. Synonyms: Salary, pay, earnings, compensation, remuneration, income.

6. Related Words: Salary, bonus, payee, labor, hours.

7. Example Sentences:

• He worked overtime to earn extra wages.
• The company increased the wages of its employees by 5%.
• She received her wages in cash.
• The minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour.
• The workers went on strike to demand higher wages.

Watch

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   1. As a noun, a small timepiece worn on a persons wrist or carried in a pocket.
   2. As a verb, to look at or observe attentively, typically over a period of time.
3. Pronunciations:
   1. US: /wɑtʃ/
   2. UK: /wɒtʃ/
4. Origin and Usage:
   1. The word "watch" originated from the Old English word "wæcce," meaning "a watching, a wakefulness." It has been used as a noun since the 15th century and as a verb since the 16th century.
   2. The noun "watch" is commonly used to refer to a timepiece that is worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket. The verb "watch" is used to describe the act of observing something or someone attentively over a period of time.
5. Synonyms:
   1. As a noun: timepiece, wristwatch, pocket watch, timekeeper.
   2. As a verb: observe, monitor, scrutinize, survey, gaze.
6. Related Words:
   1. Match
   2. Catch
   3. Batch
   4. Latch
   5. Patch
7. Example Sentences:
   1. He always wears a watch on his wrist to keep track of time.
   2. She watched the sunset over the ocean for hours.

Walls

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A vertical structure, often made of brick or stone, that encloses or divides an area.
• Verb: To enclose or separate with a wall.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɑlz/
• UK: /wɔːlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "walls" originated from the Old English word "weall", which means "a rampart or wall of a city or fortress". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Walls are commonly used for protection, privacy, and decoration. The verb form of "walls" is used to describe the act of building or enclosing with a wall.

Synonyms:

• Barrier
• Partition
• Divider
• Enclosure
• Screen

Related Words:

• Waste
• Wages
• Woods
• Wires
• Wands

Example Sentences:

• The walls of the castle were several feet thick.
• He walled off his backyard for privacy.
• The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings.
• She painted the walls of her bedroom a bright pink color.

Wails

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to make a long, high-pitched cry, especially in grief or pain.
• Noun: a prolonged, high-pitched cry of grief, pain, or anger.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /weɪlz/
• UK: /weɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "wails" comes from the Middle English word "weilen," which means "to lament." The noun "wails" is derived from the verb. The word is commonly used to describe a long, high-pitched cry, especially in grief or pain. It can also be used to describe a loud, prolonged expression of anger or frustration.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: moan, sob, cry, howl, lament
• Noun: cry, lament, moan, sob, howl

6. Related Words:

• Swail
• Bails
• Snail
• Trail
• Sails

7. Example Sentences:

• The baby wails every time he is hungry.
• She let out a loud wail of grief when she heard the news.
• The protesters let out a wail of anger when the police arrived.

Parts of Speech:

Waxes is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, waxes means to increase or grow larger, stronger, or more intense. As a noun, waxes refers to a variety of solid or semi-solid materials that melt easily and are used to make candles, polish, or coatings.

Pronunciations:

In US English, waxes is pronounced as /ˈwæksɪz/. In UK English, waxes is pronounced as /ˈwæksɪz/.

Origin and Usage:

The verb waxes originated from the Old English word "wacan" which means "to become awake or active". The noun waxes originated from the Old English word "weax" which means "wax, honeycomb, or beeswax". The verb waxes is commonly used to describe the process of growth, increase, or intensification. The noun waxes are commonly used in the manufacturing of candles, polish, or coatings.

Synonyms:

As a verb, synonyms for waxes include grows, increases, strengthens, intensifies, amplifies, and augments. As a noun, synonyms for waxes include beeswax, paraffin, tallow, and carnauba wax.

Related Words:

Related 5 letter words to waxes include axles, taxes, maxes, and sexes.

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: The popularity of the new restaurant waxes every day.
• As a noun: The waxes used in the candle-making process are of high quality.