5 letter words with A and I and L

alike

1. Parts of Speech: adjective, adverb
2. Definitions:
   • (adj.) having the same or similar characteristics; comparable
   • (adv.) in the same or a similar way
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: əˈlaɪk
   • UK: əˈlaɪk
4. Origin and Usage: The word "alike" originated from the Old English word "onlice," which means "similarly." It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Alike" is commonly used to describe things that have the same or similar characteristics, such as "the two sisters look alike." It is also used as an adverb to describe actions that are done in the same or similar way, such as "they dress alike."
5. Synonyms:
   • similar
   • identical
   • alike-minded
   • corresponding
   • matching
6. Related Words:
   • equal
   • match
   • similar
   • unity
   • uniform
7. Example Sentences:
   • (adj.) The two paintings are alike in style and color.
   • (adj.) The two brothers look alike.
   • (adv.) The two friends dressed alike for the party.
   • (adv.) They think alike on most issues.

Trail

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: a path or track made by the passage of people or animals.
• Noun: a mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
• Verb: to follow or be followed by a trace or track.
• Verb: to drag or let drag behind one, especially on the ground.

Pronunciations:

• US: /treɪl/
• UK: /treɪl/

Origin and Usage: The word "trail" originated from the Old English word "træl," meaning "to drag or trail." It has been in use since the 14th century. The noun form refers to a path or track made by the passage of people or animals, while the verb form refers to the act of following or dragging something behind oneself. The word is commonly used in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, as well as in criminal investigations and detective work.

Synonyms:

• Noun: path, track, route, way, course
• Verb: follow, pursue, track, trace, hunt

Related Words:

• Blaze
• Track
• Trace
• Route
• Path

Example Sentences:

• The hiker followed the trail through the forest.
• The detective found a trail of footprints leading away from the crime scene.
• The dog trailed its leash behind it as it walked.
• The brides dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle.

Here is the information on "pical": Pical 1. Parts of Speech

Pical is an adjective.

2. Definitions

Pical means relating to or characteristic of a pica, a unit of measure equivalent to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈpaɪkəl/

UK: /ˈpɪk(ə)l/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "pical" is derived from the word "pica," which is a unit of measure used in printing. The term "pical" is used to describe things that are related to or characteristic of a pica. This term is not commonly used in everyday language but is more commonly used in the printing and typesetting industry.

5. Synonyms

There are no common synonyms for "pical."

6. Related Words

picul

plack

plait

plain

plaza

7. Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using "pical":

• The font size of the text is set to 12 pical.
• The document needs to be formatted with pical precision.
• The graphic designer used pical measurements to ensure the layout was perfect.

Here is the requested information on "maill": Maill 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

a type of armor consisting of rings of metal or other material linked together to form a mesh for protecting the body

3. Pronunciations

US: /meɪl/

UK: /meɪl/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "maill" comes from the Old French word "maille," which means "mesh" or "chainmail." It was originally used as a type of armor made from interlocking rings of metal or other materials. Today, "maill" is considered an archaic term and is rarely used outside of historical or literary contexts.

5. Synonyms

chainmail, mail, hauberk

6. Related Words

armor, chain, metal, plate, scale

7. Example Sentences

• He wore a suit of maill to protect himself in battle.
• The knights maill clinked as he rode his horse.
• The museum had a display of medieval weapons and armor, including examples of maill.

Wails

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to make a long, high-pitched cry, especially in grief or pain.
• Noun: a prolonged, high-pitched cry of grief, pain, or anger.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /weɪlz/
• UK: /weɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "wails" comes from the Middle English word "weilen," which means "to lament." The noun "wails" is derived from the verb. The word is commonly used to describe a long, high-pitched cry, especially in grief or pain. It can also be used to describe a loud, prolonged expression of anger or frustration.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: moan, sob, cry, howl, lament
• Noun: cry, lament, moan, sob, howl

6. Related Words:

• Swail
• Bails
• Snail
• Trail
• Sails

7. Example Sentences:

• The baby wails every time he is hungry.
• She let out a loud wail of grief when she heard the news.
• The protesters let out a wail of anger when the police arrived.