5 letter words with H

aloha

Part of Speech: Noun, Interjection

Definition: A Hawaiian word used as a greeting or farewell, meaning affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. It is also used to express love and gratitude.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈloʊhə/, UK: /əˈləʊhə/

Origin and Usage: The word "aloha" originated in the Hawaiian language and is commonly used in Hawaiian culture as a greeting or farewell. It is also used to express love and gratitude. The word has become popular outside of Hawaii and is now used as a way to say hello or goodbye in various parts of the world.

Synonyms: Greetings, Salutations, Farewell, Goodbye

Related Words: Hallo, Hullo, Hollo

Example Sentences:

• She greeted her friend with a warm "aloha" as she arrived in Hawaii.
• As he left the island, he said "aloha" to his new friends.
• He expressed his gratitude with a heartfelt "aloha" to his hosts.

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun, Interjection 2. Definitions: - Verb: to move swiftly with a rushing sound - Noun: a rushing or whooshing sound - Interjection: used to imitate the sound of something rushing past 3. Pronunciations: - US: /wʊʃ/ - UK: /wuːʃ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "woosh" is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of something rushing past. It originated in the early 19th century and has been used to describe the sound of wind, water, and other things moving quickly. In recent years, it has also been used as a slang term to describe a sudden, dramatic change or action. 5. Synonyms: Rush, swoosh, whoosh, whiz 6. Related Words: Swish, flush, crush, plush, brush 7. Example Sentences: - Verb: The wind wooshed through the trees. - Noun: The car made a loud woosh as it drove by. - Interjection: Woosh! The ball went right past her.

whirl

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (verb) to spin or turn rapidly
2. (verb) to move or travel quickly in a twisting or circular motion
3. (noun) a rapid spinning or turning motion
4. (noun) a short period of intense activity or excitement

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɜrl/
• UK: /wɜːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "whirl" has Old English origins and has been used since the 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hweorfan" which means "to turn." The verb form is commonly used to describe the spinning or turning motion of an object or person, while the noun form can refer to both the physical motion and a period of intense activity or excitement.

Synonyms: spin, rotate, twirl, revolve, pivot

Related Words: swirl, twirl, whorl, world

Example Sentences:

• The children watched the leaves whirl around in the wind.
• The dancer whirled around the stage in a beautiful display of movement.
• The carnival ride made her feel dizzy with its constant whirl.
• The company had a whirl of activity during the holiday season.

Whets 1. Parts of Speech

Whets is a verb.

2. Definitions

• To sharpen the blade of a tool or weapon by rubbing it against a stone or other hard surface.
• To stimulate or excite someones desire or interest.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /wɛts/
• UK: /wɛts/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "whets" has Old English roots and is derived from the Old English word "hwettan" which means "to sharpen". It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of sharpening knives or other tools, but it can also be used figuratively to describe the act of stimulating or exciting someones interest or appetite.

5. Synonyms

• Sharpen
• Stimulate
• Excite
• Provoke

6. Related Words

• Swept
• Whist
• Waste
• Wrest
• Wheat

7. Example Sentences

• He whets his knife before cutting the meat.
• The preview whets the audiences appetite for the upcoming movie.

Zilch Parts of Speech

Noun, Adjective

Definitions

1. (Noun) Nothing, zero, nil. 2. (Adjective) Having no value, worthless.

Pronunciations

US: /zɪltʃ/; UK: /zɪlʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word "zilch" is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1960s as a slang term for "nothing". It is now commonly used in both American and British English. As an adjective, "zilch" means having no value or being worthless, while as a noun it refers to a complete absence or lack of something.

Synonyms

None, zero, nil, nothingness, emptiness, nullity.

Related Words

None

Example Sentences

• He searched his pockets but found zilch.
• The companys latest product was a complete failure and was deemed zilch by consumers.
• Despite her efforts, she received zilch recognition for her hard work.