5 letter words with AU

Aural

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɔːrəl/, UK: /ˈɔːrəl/

Origin and Usage: Aural comes from the Latin word auris, meaning "ear." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to hearing or the ear. Aural is commonly used in the field of music to describe things that are related to hearing or listening, such as aural skills or aural training.

Synonyms: Auditory, Acoustic, Sonic, Hearing

Related Words: Audio, Earls, Lears, Rales, Reals

Example Sentences:

• She had an aural hallucination of music playing in her head.
• The aural experience of a live concert is different from listening to a recording.
• He has excellent aural skills and can easily identify different musical notes and chords.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body.
• A health spa with a sauna as its main feature.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɑː.nə/
• UK: /ˈsɔː.nə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sauna" originated from Finnish and has been used in English since the 19th century. It is commonly used to refer to a small room or building where people go to experience dry or wet heat sessions for relaxation and health benefits. Saunas are popular in many cultures and are often found in health clubs, spas, and private homes.

Synonyms:

• Bathhouse
• Steam room
• Hot tub
• Spa

Related Words:

• Baths
• Steam
• Shower
• Tubed
• Washy

Example Sentences:

• He enjoys spending time in the sauna after his workout.
• The hotel has a spa with a sauna and a pool.
• She felt refreshed and rejuvenated after spending time in the sauna.

Haunt Part of Speech:

Verb

Definition:

To visit or appear to (someone) frequently or in a supernatural way.

Pronunciations:

US: /hɔnt/

UK: /hɔːnt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "haunt" originated in the 13th century from the Old French word "hanter," meaning "to frequent." It was originally used to describe a place that was frequently visited by someone. Later on, it was also used to describe a supernatural presence that frequently appeared to someone. Today, it is still used to describe both of these meanings.

Synonyms:

• Visit
• Occupy
• Plague
• Torment
• Stalk

Related Words:

• Ghost
• Spook
• Curse
• Freak
• Demon

Example Sentences:

• The ghost of his grandfather would often haunt his dreams.
• The old abandoned house was said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants.
• The memory of her past mistakes continued to haunt her.

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Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: an instrument for measuring the size, amount, or degree of something; the thickness, size, or capacity of something; a standard width of a railway track.

Verb: estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of; measure or analyze (a physical quantity) by means of a gauge.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡeɪdʒ/

UK: /ɡeɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gauge" comes from the Old French word "gauger," meaning "to gauge, measure." It entered the English language in the 15th century. The noun form of "gauge" refers to an instrument used for measuring the size, amount, or degree of something, while the verb form refers to the act of measuring or estimating something. "Gauge" is commonly used in the fields of engineering, construction, and manufacturing.

Synonyms:

Noun: meter, measure, indicator, dial, scale

Verb: measure, estimate, calculate, determine, assess

Related Words:

Range, scale, meter, ruler, level

Example Sentences:

Noun: The fuel gauge on the cars dashboard showed that the tank was almost empty.

Verb: The company needs to gauge the demand for its new product before deciding how many to produce.

Vaunt Parts of Speech

Vaunt is a verb.

Definitions

To vaunt means to boast or brag about something.

Pronunciations

US: /vɔnt/

UK: /vɔːnt/

Origin and Usage

Vaunt comes from the Middle French word "avant," meaning "before." It first appeared in English in the 15th century.

Vaunt is often used in a negative context, to describe someone who is overly boastful or arrogant.

Synonyms

• Boast
• Brag
• Swagger
• Crow
• Show off

Related Words

• Valet
• Vault
• Vital
• Vista
• Vague

Example Sentences

• He would vaunt his wealth and status to anyone who would listen.
• She vaunted her intelligence, but her grades told a different story.
• The athlete vaunted his abilities, but he failed to win the competition.