5 letter words with A as the second letter

Bahts

1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definition: Bahts is the plural form of baht, which is the unit of currency in Thailand.

3. Pronunciations: US: /bɑts/; UK: /bɑːts/

4. Origin and Usage: The baht has been the official currency of Thailand since 1897. It is subdivided into 100 satang. The word "baht" comes from a unit of weight used in ancient Siam. The baht is used for all transactions in Thailand, from buying street food to paying for luxury hotels. It is also used as a reserve currency in other countries in Southeast Asia.

5. Synonyms: None.

6. Related Words: Baths, baste, basts, bates, beats.

7. Example Sentences:

• She exchanged her dollars for bahts at the airport.
• The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, with meals costing as little as a few bahts.
• The baht has been a stable currency in Southeast Asia for many years.

Parts of Speech

Yarns is a noun.

Definitions

Yarns are spun fibers used for knitting, weaving, or sewing. It can also refer to a long, rambling story or tale.

Pronunciations

US: /yärns/

UK: /järns/

Origin and Usage

The word "yarns" has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled "gearn." It has been used to refer to spun fibers for centuries, and the meaning of a long, rambling story or tale dates back to the 19th century. Yarns can be made from a variety of materials, including wool, cotton, and silk, and are used in a wide range of textile applications.

Synonyms

Threads, fibers, stories, tales, anecdotes.

Related Words

Thread, fiber, story, tale.

Example Sentences

• She spent the evening knitting with her favorite yarns.
• He regaled the group with tall yarns of his adventures in the wilderness.
• The store carries a wide variety of yarns in different colors and textures.
• She spun the yarns into thread for weaving on her loom.

Parts of Speech

Waste can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective.

Definitions

• As a noun, waste refers to an unused or unwanted material or substance, or to a region of land that is uninhabitable or barren.
• As a verb, waste means to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. It can also mean to cause harm or damage to something or someone.
• As an adjective, waste describes something that is unused or unwanted, or something that is not used efficiently or effectively.

Pronunciations

• US: /weɪst/
• UK: /weɪst/

Origin and Usage

The word waste comes from the Old Northern French word "waster," meaning to squander or destroy. Its usage dates back to the 14th century. Waste is commonly used in environmental contexts to refer to the disposal of materials and resources, as well as in economic contexts to refer to inefficiencies in resource utilization.

Synonyms

• Noun: garbage, refuse, trash, rubbish
• Verb: squander, expend, use up, consume
• Adjective: unused, unwanted, inefficient, ineffective

Related Words

• Waist
• Taste
• Caste
• Paste
• Haste

Example Sentences

• The factory produces a lot of waste that needs to be disposed of properly.
• Don waste your money on something you don need.
• The oil spill caused a lot of environmental waste.
• She felt like her talents were going to waste in her current job.
• The company is trying to reduce waste and become more efficient.

Wards

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient.
• Verb: guard; protect.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɔrdz/
• UK: /wɔːdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The noun "wards" originated from Middle English, meaning "guardianship or protection." The verb "wards" is derived from the noun and means "to guard or protect." In modern usage, "wards" is most commonly used as a noun to refer to separate rooms in hospitals. As a verb, "wards" is used to express the act of guarding or protecting something or someone.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: rooms, chambers, compartments
• Verb: protect, defend, safeguard

6. Related Words:

• award
• cards
• draws
• wards
• weird

7. Example Sentences:

• The hospital has separate wards for men and women.
• The security guard wards the building against intruders.

zazen

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Zazen is a form of meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism. It involves sitting in a specific posture and focusing on the breath to quiet the mind and achieve a state of deep concentration.

Pronunciations: US: /zɑːzɛn/, UK: /zæzɛn/

Origin and Usage: The word "zazen" comes from the Japanese words "za" (sitting) and "zen" (meditation). It is a central practice in Zen Buddhism and is believed to have originated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Zazen is often practiced in groups in Zen temples, but can also be done individually at home.

Synonyms: Zen meditation, seated meditation, mindfulness meditation

Related Words: lotus, omaha, yoga, mantra, tibet

Example Sentences:

• She begins each day with a half-hour of zazen.
• Zazen is a way to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.
• The teacher instructed the students to assume the correct zazen posture.
• He found that regular zazen practice helped him manage his anxiety.
• Zazen is one of the key practices of Zen Buddhism.