5 letter words with A and Y

Alley 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

A narrow street or passageway between or behind buildings.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈæli/
• UK: /ˈæli/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "alley" originated from Middle English "alei", which means "walking or riding path in a garden or park". It was later used to describe narrow streets or passages between buildings. Alleys are common in urban areas, especially in older cities where buildings were built close together. They can be used for various purposes, such as pedestrian walkways, parking, or even as a setting for street art.

5. Synonyms

• Lane
• Passage
• Path
• Walkway

6. Related Words

• Route
• Trail
• Track
• Street
• Drift

7. Example Sentences

• The alley behind the building was dark and narrow.
• They parked their car in the alley next to the restaurant.
• The alley was filled with street art and graffiti.

Yawls

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A type of small sailboat with two masts, the mainmast being taller than the mizzenmast.
• Verb: To move unsteadily from side to side, as if about to fall.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /yôlz/
• UK: /jɔːlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "yawls" originated from the Dutch word "jol," which means a small boat. It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to refer to a small sailing vessel. The word has since evolved to also refer to a type of unsteadiness or swaying movement. It is commonly used in nautical contexts to describe small sailboats and their movements.

5. Synonyms:

• Boat
• Sailboat
• Small craft
• Unsteadiness
• Swaying

6. Related Words:

• Boats
• Sails
• Waves
• Storm
• Drift

7. Example Sentences:

• The sailors took the yawls out to sea for a day of racing.
• The ship began to yawl in the rough waves.
• She tried to walk in a straight line, but her steps were yawling from side to side.

Wally

Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: (1) A foolish or inept person. (2) A person who is easily taken advantage of or deceived.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈwɑli/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈwɒli/
Origin and Usage: The word "wally" originated in British English and is considered informal. It is derived from the name Walter and was first recorded in the late 19th century.
Synonyms: Fool, idiot, nincompoop, simpleton.
Related Words: Dolly, Sally, Tally, Rally, Gally.
Example Sentences:
- He felt like a wally for forgetting his keys again.
- She realized she had been a wally for trusting him with her money.
- Don be such a wally, use your common sense!

Teary 1. Parts of Speech

Teary is an adjective.

2. Definitions

Teary means full of tears or inclined to weep. It can also mean causing or inducing tears.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈtɪri/

UK: /ˈtɪəri/

4. Origin and Usage

The origin of teary is from the word tear, which means a drop of liquid that comes out of the eyes when one cries. Teary is commonly used to describe someone who is crying or about to cry. It can also be used to describe something that causes tears, such as a sad movie or a touching moment.

5. Synonyms

Synonyms of teary include weeping, tearful, lachrymose, crying, sobbing, and sniveling.

6. Related Words

Related 5 letter words to teary include tarry, entry, and tryer.

7. Example Sentences

• She was teary-eyed after watching the emotional movie.
• The teary farewell brought tears to everyones eyes.
• He had a teary expression on his face when he heard the news.

Definition of Zayin

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet, pronounced as "zai-een" in the US and "zai-in" in the UK.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈzaɪən/; UK: /ˈzaɪɪn/

4. Origin and Usage: The letter Zayin originated from the Phoenician letter zayin, which meant "weapon" or "sword". In Hebrew, it is used to represent the sound /z/. Zayin is also used as a symbol in Kabbalistic mysticism.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words: None

7. Example Sentences:

• Hebrew word "זַיִן" (zayin) starts with the letter zayin.
• Zayin is the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
• The letter zayin is used to represent the sound /z/ in Hebrew.