5 letter words with OU

Parts of Speech: noun

Definition: a small stream or brook

Pronunciations: (US) /bɔrn/, (UK) /bɔːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "bourn" comes from Middle English "bourne", which means a small stream or brook. It is believed to have originated from Old English "burna", meaning a brook or stream. The word is commonly used in British English and is less commonly used in American English.

Synonyms: brook, stream, rivulet, creek, rill

Related Words: creek, river, brook, inlet, canal

Example Sentences:

1. She followed the bourn through the woods.
2. The bourn was shallow enough to wade across.
3. The bourn was a peaceful place to sit and read.

Heres the information you requested: Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• Untidy, disheveled, or tousled in appearance.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈtaʊzi/
• UK: /ˈtaʊzi/

Origin and Usage

The word "tousy" is of Scottish origin and has been in use since the 16th century. It is typically used to describe someones hair that is untidy, disheveled, or tousled in appearance. The word is not commonly used in modern English and is considered somewhat archaic.

Synonyms

• Disheveled
• Tousled
• Messy
• Untidy

Related Words

• Touse
• Tours
• South
• Stout
• Story

Example Sentences

• Her hair was so tousy that it looked like she had just rolled out of bed.
• He emerged from the water with his hair all tousy from the wind and waves.
• The little girls tousy hair was a testament to her wild and carefree spirit.

Scout 1. Parts of Speech

Scout is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, scout means a person sent out to obtain information, typically on a military operation or a person who is a member of the Scout Association. As a verb, scout means to make a search for someone or something, especially in various places or locations, or to observe or explore in order to obtain information.

3. Pronunciations

US: /skaʊt/

UK: /skaʊt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word scout originated from the Middle French word "escoute," meaning "to listen." It was first used in English in the 14th century, referring to a person who was sent out to gather information about the enemy. Over time, the word has come to refer to anyone who is sent out to gather information, as well as to the members of the Scout Association.

5. Synonyms

As a noun: spy, reconnaissance, surveyor, explorer, investigator.

As a verb: search, explore, investigate, examine, scrutinize.

6. Related Words

scion, scour, scowl, scuba, scuff.

7. Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The scout reported back to the general with information about the enemys position.
• He became a scout when he was just 8 years old and has been a member ever since.

As a verb:

• The police were scouting the area for any signs of the missing person.
• She scouted the market for the best price on fresh produce.

Word: Proud 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

1. Feeling deep satisfaction or pleasure as a result of ones own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
2. Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or ones importance.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: praud

UK: praud

4. Origin and Usage

The word "proud" comes from the Old English prūd, meaning "experienced, skilled." It has been used in English since the 12th century to describe a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in ones own achievements or qualities. It can also be used to describe an excessively high opinion of oneself or ones importance.

5. Synonyms

• Arrogant
• Conceited
• Haughty
• Self-important
• Self-satisfied

6. Related Words

• Brave
• Happy
• Trust
• Truth
• Worth

7. Example Sentences

1. She was proud of her hard work and dedication to her job.
2. He was too proud to admit his mistakes.
3. She walked with a proud stride, her head held high.
4. He was proud of his heritage and the accomplishments of his ancestors.

Heres the information you requested: Youth

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The period between childhood and adulthood; the quality or state of being young.

Pronunciations: US: /juθ/; UK: /juːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "youth" originated from the Old English word "geogoth" which means "youth, young man." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe the period of life between childhood and adulthood, but it can also be used to describe the quality or state of being young.

Synonyms: Adolescence, boyhood, girlhood, juvenescence, minority, pubescence, springtime, youthfulness

Related Words: Child, teen, young

Example Sentences:

• She spent her youth traveling the world.
• He was full of energy and enthusiasm, a true embodiment of youth.
• The youth of today are more tech-savvy than ever before.
• During his youth, he was a talented athlete.
• They met in their youth and have been best friends ever since.