5 letter words with A and D

Adapt

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definitions:

• To make suitable or to modify something to fit a new purpose or situation.
• To adjust or change oneself to new circumstances.

Pronunciations:

• US: ə-dăpt
• UK: ə-dăpt

Origin and Usage:

The word "adapt" comes from the Latin word "adaptare," which means "to fit." The word has been in use in English since the 15th century. It is commonly used in the context of making changes or adjustments to something to make it more suitable for a particular situation or purpose. It can also be used to describe the process of adjusting oneself to new circumstances.

Synonyms:

• Adjust
• Modify
• Alter
• Transform
• Revise

Related Words:

• Adept
• Adore
• Admit
• Adopt
• Adult

Example Sentences:

• She had to adapt her teaching style to suit the needs of her students.
• He had to adapt to the new job quickly.
• The plant has adapted well to its new environment.
• They decided to adapt the script for the movie.
• She was able to adapt to the new culture easily.

Waldo 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A masculine given name.

2. A fictional character in the childrens book series "Wheres Waldo?" known as "Wheres Wally?" in the UK.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈwɔl.doʊ/

UK: /ˈwɒl.doʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The name Waldo has Old Germanic roots and means "ruler" or "mighty". It was a common name in medieval Europe and was brought to America by European immigrants. The character Waldo in the "Wheres Waldo?" book series was created by British illustrator Martin Handford and first appeared in 1987. The books became popular worldwide and have been translated into many languages.

5. Synonyms:

N/A

6. Related Words:

World, Wilds, Welds, Wield, Waled, Wades, Wands, Wards, Wafts, Warts

7. Example Sentences:

1. Waldo is excited to start his new job next week.

2. The children spent hours searching for Waldo in the crowded picture.

Heres the requested information on "taxed": 1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definitions: - To impose a tax on (something or someone) (e.g. The government taxed his income heavily.) - To make heavy demands on; strain (e.g. The long hike taxed her stamina.) 3. Pronunciations: - US: /tækst/ - UK: /takst/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "Taxed" comes from the Old French word "taxer", meaning "to tax". It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of imposing a tax on something or someone. Over time, it has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any situation where something is being heavily burdened or strained. 5. Synonyms: - Levied, assessed, charged, burdened, strained, tested 6. Related Words: - Tasks, texts, taxes, tamed, timed 7. Example Sentences: - The government taxed his income heavily, leaving him with very little disposable income. - The long hike taxed her stamina, but she was determined to finish. - The companys rapid expansion has taxed its resources, forcing it to seek additional funding.

Here is the requested information on the word "spade": Spade 1. Parts of Speech

Spade is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, spade means a tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular, metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth, sand, turf, etc. As a verb, spade means to dig over or cut (earth, sand, etc.) with a spade.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /speɪd/

UK: /speɪd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "spade" originated in the Old English word "spadu" which means "spade, implement for digging." The word has been in use since the 14th century and has been used in various contexts such as gardening, construction, and mining.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms for spade as a noun are shovel, trowel, and scoop. As a verb, some synonyms are dig, excavate, and cut.

6. Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to spade are blade, shovel, and scoop.

7. Example Sentences

• He used a spade to dig a hole for the tree.
• She spaded the soil to prepare the garden bed.
• The shovel and spade are both useful for digging.

Yawed

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To turn or move off course or away from a straight line.

Pronunciations: US: /jɔd/, UK: /jɔːd/

Origin and Usage: Yawed is derived from the Middle English word "yowen," which means to move to and fro. It is commonly used in aviation and nautical contexts to describe the movement of an aircraft or vessel off course or away from a straight line. The term is also used in automotive and other transportation contexts to describe a similar movement.

Synonyms: Swerve, veer, drift, deviate, diverge.

Related Words: Waded, paved, sowed, mowed, bowed.

Example Sentences:

• The plane yawed slightly as it encountered turbulence.
• The ship yawed to port as the captain tried to avoid the iceberg.
• The car yawed off the road and crashed into a tree.