5 letter words starting with WAT

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.

Water

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
• Verb: pour or sprinkle water over (a plant or an area of ground), typically in order to encourage plant growth.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈwɔːtər/
• UK: /ˈwɔːtə/

Origin and Usage: The word "water" comes from the Old English word "wæter" which means "water, fluid". It has been used in English since the 9th century. Water is essential for life and is used for various purposes like drinking, cooking, cleaning, and more. It is also a key component in many industries like agriculture, manufacturing, and energy production.

Synonyms: H2O, aqua, fluid, moisture, wetness

Related Words: Ocean, river, drink, clean, flood

Example Sentences:

• The lake is filled with crystal clear water.
• He watered the plants in the garden every morning.

Here is the result: Watts 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A unit of power equal to one joule per second.
2. A unit of electrical power.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /wɑts/

UK: /wɒts/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "watt" is named after James Watt, a Scottish inventor who played a key role in the development of the steam engine. It was first introduced as a unit of power in the late 19th century and has since become a standard unit of measurement in the field of physics and electrical engineering.

5. Synonyms

None

6. Related Words

• Waste
• Watch
• Water
• Worry
• Wages

7. Example Sentences

• The light bulb uses 60 watts of power.
• The amplifier produces 100 watts of sound.