5 letter words starting with WEI

Parts of Speech

Weigh is a verb.

Definitions

To weigh means to determine the weight of an object or to have a particular weight. It can also mean to consider something carefully before making a decision.

Pronunciations

• US: /weɪ/
• UK: /weɪ/

Origin and Usage

Weigh comes from the Old English word wegan, meaning "to carry, move, or lift." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Weigh is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of measuring the weight of an object or person. It is also used figuratively to describe the process of considering the pros and cons of a decision.

Synonyms

• measure
• quantify
• assess

Related Words

• scale
• count
• judge
• check
• probe

Example Sentences

• She weighed the package to determine the postage.
• He weighs 200 pounds.
• They will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

Word: Weird 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Noun

2. Definitions:

Adjective: suggesting something supernatural; uncanny; bizarre.

Noun: fate or destiny.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /wɪrd/

UK: /wɪəd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weird" comes from the Old English word "wyrd", which means "destiny" or "fate". Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to also include something that is strange, eerie, or uncanny. It is commonly used in English literature and poetry to describe supernatural or otherworldly phenomena. In modern usage, it is often used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected.

5. Synonyms:

strange, eerie, uncanny, bizarre, peculiar, odd, unusual, abnormal, supernatural, otherworldly

6. Related Words:

magic, spooky, eerie, quirky, eerie

7. Example Sentences:

Adjective:

• That abandoned house gives her a weird feeling.
• His weird behavior is making everyone uncomfortable.
• The painting had a weird, almost supernatural quality to it.

Noun:

• She felt that her weird was leading her down a path she didn want to take.
• He believed that his weird was guiding him towards his true purpose in life.
• The weird of the situation was not lost on anyone.

Definition of Weirs 1. Parts of Speech:

Weirs is a noun that functions as a plural.

2. Definition:

Weirs are structures built across a river or stream to regulate water flow, often used for water supply, hydroelectric power, or navigation.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪrz/
• UK: /wɪəz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weir" comes from the Old English word "wer", meaning a dam or fence. Weirs have been used for centuries to control water flow for a variety of purposes, including irrigation, flood control, and powering mills. Today, weirs are commonly used in hydroelectric power generation and for regulating water levels in rivers and streams.

5. Synonyms:

Other words that can be used to describe weirs include dams, spillways, and barrages.

6. Related Words:

Words that are related to weirs and share the same number of letters include:

• wires
• spire
• fires
• tires
• choir

7. Example Sentences:

• The city built a weir to regulate water flow for the hydroelectric power plant.
• The fish were unable to swim upstream due to the weir blocking their path.
• The engineers designed a new weir to prevent flooding in the town.