5 letter words starting with WOR

Here is the information you requested on the word "world": World

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• The earth, together with all of its countries and peoples.
• The human race; human society.
• A particular sphere of activity or experience.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɔrld/
• UK: /wɜːld/

Origin and Usage:

The word "world" comes from the Old English word "weorold," which means "age of man." It has been used to refer to the earth and its inhabitants since at least the 13th century. In modern usage, "world" can refer to the entire planet, or to a particular group of people or area of activity.

Synonyms:

• Earth
• Globe
• Universe
• Humanity
• Society

Related Words:

• Words
• Worry
• Waste
• Water
• Women

Example Sentences:

• The world is a beautiful place.
• She has traveled all over the world.
• He is famous in the world of science.

Word: Worry

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   1. (verb) to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems
   2. (verb) to cause someone to feel anxious or troubled
   3. (noun) a state of anxiety or concern about actual or potential problems
3. Pronunciations:
   1. (US) /ˈwʌri/
   2. (UK) /ˈwʌri/
4. Origin and Usage:
   1. The word "worry" originated from the Old English word "wyrgan," which means "to strangle." It was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of seizing and shaking something. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to describe a state of anxiety or concern.
   2. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe a feeling of unease or concern about actual or potential problems. It is often associated with stress and can have negative effects on a persons mental and physical health if left unchecked.
5. Synonyms: fret, stress, agonize, concern, disturb
6. Related Words: happy, party, diary, mercy, sugar
7. Example Sentences:
   1. She worries about her sons safety when hes out late at night.
   2. The news about the pandemic is causing a lot of people to worry.
   3. He worries that he won be able to finish the project on time.
   4. The constant worry is affecting her ability to sleep at night.
   5. He tried not to show his worry about the upcoming exam.

Worms 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• Small, elongated, soft-bodied invertebrates that are typically slimy and often found in soil or decaying organic matter.
• A computer program or virus that replicates itself and spreads from computer to computer.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɔrmz/
• UK: /wɜːmz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "worms" comes from the Old English word "wyrm," which referred to any creeping or crawling animal, including snakes and dragons. In modern usage, the word typically refers to soft-bodied invertebrates such as earthworms, roundworms, and tapeworms. Worms play an important role in soil health and are often used for composting. The term "worm" can also refer to a computer program or virus that replicates itself and spreads from computer to computer.

5. Synonyms:

• Earthworms
• Roundworms
• Tapeworms
• Maggots
• Grubs

6. Related Words:

• Waste
• Woods
• Water
• Wires
• Wages

7. Example Sentences:

• The garden was full of worms after the rain.
• The computer was infected with a worm that spread throughout the network.

Works

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • Noun: the result of a persons labor or effort; a place where industrial or manufacturing processes are carried out; a literary or musical composition or other piece of art.
   • Verb: be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result; operate or function effectively.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /wərks/
   • UK: /wɜːks/
4. Origin and Usage: The noun "works" originated in the late Middle English period and comes from the Old English word "weorc". The verb "works" originated in the Old English period and comes from the Old English word "weorcian". The noun "works" refers to the result of a persons labor or effort, a place where industrial or manufacturing processes are carried out, or a literary or musical composition or other piece of art. The verb "works" refers to being engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a purpose or result, or operating or functioning effectively.
5. Synonyms:
   • Noun: labor, toil, effort, production, factory, plant, mill, foundry, studio, piece, composition, creation
   • Verb: operate, function, perform, achieve, accomplish, execute, produce
6. Related Words:
   • work
   • worker
   • world
   • worth
   • worse
7. Example Sentences:
   • The artists

Wordy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Excessively verbose or long-winded; using too many words; containing too many words.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈwɔrdi/ UK: /ˈwɜːdi/

Origin and Usage: The word "wordy" originated in the late 16th century from the word "word," meaning a unit of language. It is commonly used to describe writing or speech that is unnecessarily long or verbose. It is often used in a negative context to criticize writing or speech that is overly wordy and lacks conciseness.

Synonyms: Long-winded, verbose, prolix, rambling, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, chatty, gabby, voluble.

Related Words: Verbs, world, rowdy, dowdy, woody.

Example Sentences:

• The authors writing style is too wordy and needs to be more concise.
• The speech was so wordy that the audience lost interest halfway through.
• The report was filled with wordy phrases that could have been expressed more simply.
• She tends to be a bit wordy when shes nervous and unsure of what to say.
• The professors lectures are often criticized for being too wordy and difficult to follow.