5 letter words with A and S

Acmes

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• The highest point of something; the peak or summit. (Example: The climbers finally reached the acmes of the mountain.)
• The highest level or degree attainable; the pinnacle. (Example: The company reached the acmes of success.)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈækmiːz/
• UK: /ˈækmiːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "acmes" is derived from the Greek word "akmē," which means "highest point." It was first used in English in the late 16th century and has been in use ever since. It is commonly used to describe the highest point of something, whether it is a physical object like a mountain or a figurative concept like success.

5. Synonyms:

• Summit
• Peak
• Crest
• Apex
• Zenith

6. Related Words:

• Amuse
• Cames
• Capes
• Clams
• Crave

7. Example Sentences:

• The acmes of the Rocky Mountains are only accessible to experienced climbers.
• After years of hard work, the athlete finally reached the acmes of her career.
• The companys profits reached new acmes this year.

Yanks

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a nickname for people from the United States, especially those from the northern states.
• Verb: to pull sharply; to remove abruptly or violently; to move something suddenly or forcefully.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /jæŋks/
• UK: /jæŋks/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The term "yanks" is a nickname for people from the United States, especially those from the northern states. The origin of the term is unclear, but it is believed to have originated during the American Civil War when Union soldiers were referred to as "Yankees" by Confederate soldiers. Over time, the term "Yankees" came to be associated with all people from the northern states, and it eventually became shortened to "yanks."
• As a verb, "yanks" can be used to describe a sudden, forceful movement or action, such as "He yanked the door open."

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Americans, Yankees, US citizens
• Verb: pull, jerk, wrench

6. Related Words:

• ankhs
• hanks
• skank
• stank
• tanks

7. Example Sentences:

• Noun: "The yanks won the baseball game."
• Verb: "She yanked the cord out of the wall."

Wants

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To have a desire or need for something.

Pronunciations: US: /wɑnts/; UK: /wɒnts/

Origin and Usage: The word "wants" originated from the Old Norse word "vanta" which means "to lack." In modern English, it is used to express a desire or need for something. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and formal writing.

Synonyms: Craves, desires, needs, wishes, yearns.

Related Words: Needs, craves, longs, hopes, dreams.

Example Sentences:

• She wants a new phone for her birthday.
• He wants to go to the beach this weekend.
• They want to travel to Europe next summer.
• The company wants to increase its profits this year.
• I want to learn a new language.

Here is the requested information on the word "waifs": Waifs

Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

Definitions:

• Homeless and helpless people, especially children
• Stray animals
• Something found and unclaimed, especially a piece of property

Pronunciations:

• US: /weɪfs/
• UK: /weɪfs/

Origin and Usage: The word "waifs" originated from Middle French "waif" meaning "ownerless property". It was first used in English in the 15th century to describe abandoned property. Later, in the 19th century, it started being used to describe homeless and helpless people, especially children. It is still commonly used today in this context, as well as to describe stray animals.

Synonyms:

• Strays
• Homeless
• Helpless
• Orphans
• Foundlings

Related Words:

• Gaifs
• Naifs
• Hafts
• Waist
• Waits

Example Sentences:

• The charity organization provided shelter and food for the waifs in the city.
• The animal shelter was overflowing with waifs after the hurricane.
• The police found a waif bicycle on the side of the road and took it to the station.

Zoeas 1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: Plural form of zoea, a larval form of certain crustaceans, especially crabs and shrimp.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈzoʊ.i.əz/; UK: /ˈzəʊ.i.əs/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "zoeas" comes from the Greek word "zoe," meaning life. It is used to refer to the plural form of zoea, which is the larval form of certain crustaceans. Zoeas are an important part of the life cycle of crabs and shrimp, and they undergo several molts before reaching their adult form. The word "zoeas" is commonly used in scientific literature related to marine biology and zoology.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: Azole, Azons, Zaire, Zonal, Zonks
7. Example Sentences:

• The zoeas of the crab molt several times before reaching adulthood.
• The shrimp zoeas were studied in detail by the marine biologist.
• The zoeas of certain species of crustaceans are an important food source for many marine animals.