5 letter words with OI

Coins

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Coins are small, flat, and usually round pieces of metal or plastic that are used as money.

Pronunciation (US): /kɔɪnz/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɔɪnz/

Origin and Usage: The word "coin" originated from the Old French word "coigne" which means "wedge". Coins have been used for thousands of years as a form of currency and are still widely used today. They are typically made of metals such as copper, nickel, and silver, and are issued by governments or other authorized institutions.

Synonyms: Money, currency, change, cash

Related Words: Bills, cents, pesos, euros, yen

Example Sentences:

• He counted his coins to see if he had enough to buy a soda.
• The beggar asked for some coins to buy food.
• She dropped her coins on the floor and had to pick them up.

Parts of Speech

Soils is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, soils refers to the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a particular type of earth or ground, or a country or territory.

As a verb, soils means to make dirty or stain, or to defile or corrupt.

Pronunciations

US: /soilz/

UK: /sɔɪlz/

Origin and Usage

The word soils comes from the Middle English word "soil" which means ground or earth. The word has been in use since the 14th century. Soils are an essential part of the environment and are used for agriculture, construction, and as a source of minerals. As a verb, "soils" is used to describe the act of making something dirty or corrupting it.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for soils include earth, dirt, ground, land, and terrain. As a verb, synonyms include stains, tarnishes, contaminates, and pollutes.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to soils include sills, silos, sloes, and solei.

Example Sentences

• The soils in this area are rich in nutrients.
• He spent the afternoon tilling the soil in his garden.
• The soil was too rocky to support crops.
• The company was fined for soiling the river with chemicals.
• She felt that the scandal had soiled her reputation.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together, typically in a way that allows them to move freely; a large piece of meat, typically roasted, that has a joint at one end. - Adjective: shared by or belonging to two or more people; denoting or relating to a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - Verb: combine (pieces of timber) by interlocking the ends. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /dʒɔɪnt/ - UK: /dʒɔɪnt/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The noun "joint" originated from the Old French word "jointe," meaning "a joining." It has been used to describe the place where two or more parts of a structure or body are joined together since the 15th century. - The adjective "joint" has been used since the 14th century to describe things that are shared by two or more people. In the 20th century, it began to be used to describe a method of rolling marijuana with tobacco. - The verb "joint" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of combining pieces of timber by interlocking the ends. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: connection, junction, coupling, link, articulation - Adjective: shared, communal, collective, collaborative, cooperative - Verb: connect, unite, link, join, combine 6. Related Words: - Point, unite, blend, merge, splice 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The carpenter used a joint to connect the two pieces of wood. - Adjective: The two friends had a joint bank account. - Verb: The carpenter jointed the two pieces of wood together.

Dictionary Entry: Foils Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Definitions:

Noun: Thin sheets of metal used for wrapping food or for decoration.
Verb: To prevent someone or something from being successful.

Pronunciations:

US: /fɔɪlz/

UK: /fɔɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "foils" originated from the Middle English word "foilen," meaning "to trample." The noun form of "foils" refers to thin sheets of metal, typically aluminum, used for wrapping food or for decoration. The verb form of "foils" means to prevent someone or something from being successful. This word is commonly used in literature, especially in the context of a heros adversary or a character who is trying to stop the protagonist from achieving their goal.

Synonyms:

• Thwart
• Block
• Obstruct
• Impede
• Hinder

Related Words:

• Files
• Foist
• Fuels
• Falls
• Folds

Example Sentences:

• She wrapped the sandwich in foil to keep it fresh.
• The villain in the story constantly foils the heros plans.

Parts of Speech:

Zooid is a noun.

Definitions:

Zooid is defined as "a single animal that is part of a larger colony of animals" or "an individual member of a zoological group that has a distinct form and function".

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzoʊ.ɔɪd/
• UK: /ˈzəʊ.ɔɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word zooid comes from the Greek word "zōion," meaning "animal." It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe individual animals that make up a larger colony. Zooids are often found in marine animals such as coral and hydroids. The term is also used in science fiction to describe fictional creatures or robots that resemble animals.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for zooid include animalcule, polyp, and individual.

Related Words:

Some related 5 letter words to zooid include:

• azido
• doozy
• doomy
• boozy
• coyly

Example Sentences:

• The zooid colony is made up of thousands of individual animals.
• The coral reef is home to many different kinds of zooids.
• The science fiction movie featured a zooid robot that could transform into different animals.