5 letter words with ABI in the middle

Parts of Speech

Rabid is an adjective.

Definitions

Rabid means extremely enthusiastic or passionate, or having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈræbɪd/

UK: /ˈræbɪd/

Origin and Usage

The word rabid comes from the Latin word rabidus, meaning "mad" or "furious". It is often used to describe someone who is extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something, or who has an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something. In medical terms, it is used to describe someone who is affected by rabies, a viral disease that affects the nervous system of animals and humans.

Synonyms

Fanatical, zealous, fervent, ardent, passionate, enthusiastic, extreme, intense, violent, furious, mad.

Related Words

Rabbi, rumba, taboo.

Example Sentences

• Her rabid love for the band led her to attend every one of their concerts.
• The politicians rabid supporters were willing to do anything to get him elected.
• He had a rabid hatred for anyone who disagreed with him.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

As a noun, habit refers to a usual way of behaving, something that is done regularly or a tendency to do something. As a verb, habit means to do something regularly or to make something a habit.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈhæbɪt/

UK: /ˈhabɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word habit comes from the Latin word habitus, which means "condition" or "appearance." The word has been in use in English since the 14th century. As a noun, habit is often used to describe a pattern of behavior that is difficult to change, such as a bad habit or a good habit. As a verb, habit is used to describe the process of making something a regular part of ones routine.

Synonyms

As a noun: custom, routine, tradition, practice, pattern, mannerism, addiction, dependency. As a verb: accustom, condition, train, discipline, drill.

Related Words

As a noun: faith, peace, grace, mercy, trust.

Example Sentences

As a noun: "Her habit of always arriving late to meetings annoyed her coworkers." "He has a habit of biting his nails when hes nervous." "Its important to develop healthy habits like exercising regularly and eating well."

As a verb: "She habitually checks her phone every five minutes." "He habitually skips breakfast and ends up snacking all day." "It takes time to habituate oneself to a new routine."