5 letter words with N as the fourth letter

aline

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to adjust or arrange things in a straight line, or to make something conform to a particular standard or system

Pronunciations: US: /əˈlaɪn/; UK: /əˈlaɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "aline" came into use in the early 18th century and is derived from the French word "aligner," meaning "to line up." It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the process of arranging things in a straight line or conforming something to a particular standard or system.

Synonyms: adjust, arrange, straighten, line up, organize, order

Related Words: alien, align, anile, elain, liane

Example Sentences:

• She carefully alined the books on the shelf.
• The company is working to aline its operations with new regulations.
• He had to aline the wheels of his car after hitting a pothole.
• The teacher asked the students to aline themselves in a straight line.

Whiny

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Complaining in a high-pitched, irritating voice.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈwaɪni/; UK: /ˈwʌɪni/

Origin and Usage: The word "whiny" originated from the word "whine," which means to complain or express dissatisfaction in a high-pitched voice. The word "whiny" is used to describe someone who complains excessively or in a manner that is annoying to others. It has been in use since the early 20th century.

Synonyms: Complaining, grumbling, fretful, petulant, testy.

Related Words: Whine, whist, white, whack, whips.

Example Sentences:

• She was always whiny and complaining about something.
• The whiny tone of his voice was enough to make anyone irritated.
• Her constant whiny behavior made it difficult for others to be around her.

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1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definitions: Having a twin or twins; consisting of two similar or identical parts; closely connected or related.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈtwɪni/; UK: /ˈtwɪni/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "twiny" is derived from the noun "twin", which comes from Old English "twinn" meaning "double". The adjective "twiny" has been used since at least the mid-19th century to describe things that are twinned or paired. It is commonly used to describe twins or things that come in pairs, such as "twiny stars" or "twiny plants". It is also used to describe things that are closely connected or related, such as "twiny ideas" or "twiny interests".

5. Synonyms: Twin, paired, double, identical, similar, related.

6. Related Words: Twiner, twain, twill, twist.

7. Example Sentences:

• She was thrilled to have a twiny sister.
• The earrings were twiny and perfectly matched.
• The twiny stars shone brightly in the sky.
• Her twiny interests in art and music led her to pursue a career in both.

Trans

Part of Speech: Prefix

Definition: A prefix meaning "across," "beyond," "through," or "changing thoroughly."

Pronunciation (US): /træns/

Pronunciation (UK): /træns/

Origin and Usage: The prefix "trans" comes from the Latin word "trans," meaning "across," "beyond," or "through." It is commonly used in English to indicate movement or change from one state to another, or to indicate that something is happening across or beyond a certain boundary. For example, "transatlantic" means "across the Atlantic," and "transgender" means "changing thoroughly from one gender to another."

Synonyms: None

Related Words: None

Example Sentences:

• She took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
• The company is going through a major trans-formation as it shifts its focus to digital technologies.
• He underwent a series of surgeries to complete his trans-ition to a woman.

Zeins

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Zeins are a type of prolamin, which is a class of plant storage proteins found in maize (corn) kernels. They are the most abundant protein in maize and are commonly used in the food industry as a thickener, binder, and coating agent.

3. Pronunciations: US: /zeɪns/; UK: /zeɪnz/

4. Origin and Usage: Zeins were first discovered in the 19th century by the German chemist Franz Schulze. They are derived from the endosperm of maize kernels and are used in a variety of food and industrial applications, including adhesives, coatings, and films. Zeins are gluten-free and have a high water resistance, which makes them useful in products that require moisture resistance.

5. Synonyms: Maize protein, corn protein

6. Related Words: Maize, flour, grain, corns, stalk

7. Example Sentences:

• The food industry commonly uses zeins as a thickener and coating agent in products such as candy and chewing gum.
• Zeins are gluten-free and can be used as a substitute for gluten in food products.
• The water resistance of zeins makes them useful in products that require moisture resistance, such as adhesives and coatings.