5 letter words with F as the second letter

Parts of Speech

Afore is an adverb.

Definitions

Afore means "before" or "previously."

Pronunciations

In the United States, afore is pronounced as "uh-fore." In the United Kingdom, it is pronounced as "a-for."

Origin and Usage

Afore is derived from the Middle English word "aforan," which means "before." It is commonly used in formal and literary contexts to mean "before" or "previously." It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for afore include "previously," "formerly," and "earlier."

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to afore include "after," "above," "afire," "afoul," and "afraid."

Example Sentences

• He had seen the movie afore.
• Afore he left the house, he made sure to turn off all the lights.
• The contract was signed afore the deadline.

After

Part of Speech: Adverb, preposition, conjunction

Definition:

• Adverb: following in time or place; later
• Preposition: following in time, place, or order
• Conjunction: used to indicate that one event happens after another event or time

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæf.tər/
• UK: /ˈɑːf.tər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "after" comes from the Old English word "æfter". It has been used in English since the 9th century. The word is commonly used in English to indicate that one event happens later than another event or time. It can be used as an adverb, preposition, and conjunction.

Synonyms:

• Subsequent
• Following
• Later

Related Words:

• Agree
• Ahead
• Aisle
• Amaze
• Anger

Example Sentences:

• Adverb: She arrived after the party had already started.
• Preposition: After dinner, they went for a walk.
• Conjunction: After the rain stopped, the sun came out.

Afrit

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A powerful evil spirit or demon in Islamic mythology.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæfrɪt/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈafrɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word afrit comes from the Arabic ifrit, meaning demon or evil spirit. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe a type of jinn or spirit in Islamic mythology.

Synonyms: Demon, evil spirit, jinn, genie

Related Words: Jinni, genie, demon

Example Sentences:

• The afrit was said to have the power to grant wishes.
• According to legend, the afrit was trapped inside a bottle by a powerful magician.
• Some people believe that an afrit can possess a person and cause them to do evil deeds.

Parts of Speech

Afore is an adverb.

Definitions

Afore means "before" or "previously."

Pronunciations

In the United States, afore is pronounced as "uh-fore." In the United Kingdom, it is pronounced as "a-for."

Origin and Usage

Afore is derived from the Middle English word "aforan," which means "before." It is commonly used in formal and literary contexts to mean "before" or "previously." It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for afore include "previously," "formerly," and "earlier."

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to afore include "after," "above," "afire," "afoul," and "afraid."

Example Sentences

• He had seen the movie afore.
• Afore he left the house, he made sure to turn off all the lights.
• The contract was signed afore the deadline.

Parts of Speech:

Adverb

Definitions:

1. In preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen. Example: "rumors were afoot"
2. In circulation; astir. Example: "there were plans afoot for a new book"

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈfʊt/
• UK: /əˈfuːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "afoot" comes from the Middle English word "on fot," which means "on foot." It was first used in the 15th century and has been used ever since. It is commonly used in English to describe something that is happening or beginning to happen, or something that is in circulation or astir.

Synonyms:

• Underway
• In progress
• On the move
• Active
• Stirring

Related Words:

• Afire
• Ahead
• After
• Aisle
• Aloft

Example Sentences:

1. The police believed that something was afoot when they saw the suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
2. There were rumors afoot that the company was going to lay off some employees.
3. Plans were afoot for a new shopping center in the downtown area.