5 letter words with EI

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions: to remove ice from (something), typically from an aircraft or a road surface, by applying heat or a chemical agent

Pronunciations: US: /diˈaɪs/, UK: /diːˈaɪs/

Origin and Usage: The word "deice" is a combination of "de-" meaning "to remove" and "ice." It was first used in the early 20th century to refer to the process of removing ice from an aircraft. Today, it is also used to refer to the process of removing ice from roads and other surfaces. The word is commonly used in the aviation industry and in areas with cold climates.

Synonyms: defrost, melt, thaw

Related Words: slice, spice, price, twice, voice

Example Sentences:

• The airport crew had to deice the plane before it could take off.
• The city sent out trucks to deice the roads after the snowstorm.
• Its important to deice your car before driving in icy conditions.

Stein

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware, with a handle.

Pronunciation (US): /staɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /staɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "stein" comes from the German word "Steinzeugkrug," meaning "stoneware jug or tankard." Steins were originally made of stoneware or earthenware and were used to store and serve beer. Today, steins are often made of glass and are popular souvenirs from Germany and other countries known for their beer.

Synonyms: Beer mug, tankard, ale glass

Related Words: Mug, glass, drink, pint, ale

Example Sentences:

• He ordered a large stein of beer at the pub.
• The souvenir shop sold a variety of decorative steins.
• She lifted the heavy stein to take a sip of her beer.

Seism

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A shaking or trembling of the earths crust caused by the sudden release of energy usually as a result of faulting or volcanic activity. (source: KoalaChat)
• The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth. (source: KoalaChat)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsaɪzəm/
• UK: /ˈsʌɪzəm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "seism" comes from the Greek "seismos" meaning "earthquake" or "shaking." The term is commonly used in the field of seismology, which is the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth. Seismology is an important field of study as it helps to understand the causes and effects of earthquakes, and to develop methods to mitigate their impact on human life and infrastructure. (source: KoalaChat)

5. Synonyms:

• Earthquake
• Tremor
• Quake

6. Related Words:

• Shake
• Quake
• Crust
• Fault
• Volta

7. Example Sentences:

• The seism that hit the city yesterday caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. (source: KoalaChat)
• Seismological studies have shown that the region is prone to earthquakes due to its location near a fault line. (source: KoalaChat)

Reify

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something abstract into a concrete reality.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈriː.ə.faɪ/, UK: /ˈriː.ɪ.faɪ/

Origin and Usage: The term "reify" comes from the Latin word "res," meaning "thing," and the suffix "-ify," meaning "to make." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century. The term is often used in academic and philosophical contexts to describe the process of turning abstract concepts into concrete objects or ideas.

Synonyms: Concretize, embody, manifest, materialize, objectify.

Related Words: Deify, edify, unify, codify, petri.

Example Sentences:

• She sought to reify her ideas by turning them into physical objects.
• The artists work sought to reify the emotions of his subjects.
• He argued that the process of reification can lead to the misrepresentation of abstract concepts.

Neigh Part of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. to make the sound of a horse; whinny (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. to speak in a loud, unpleasant voice that sounds like a horses whinny (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations:

• US: /neɪ/
• UK: /neɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "neigh" originated from the Middle English word "neighen," which means "to neigh." It has been used to describe the sound made by horses since the 14th century. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe the sound of horses.

Synonyms:

• whinny
• bray
• snort
• bleat

Related Words:

• bray
• snort
• bleat
• whine
• moan

Example Sentences:

• The horse neighed loudly and ran across the field.
• The old woman would often neigh like a horse when she laughed.