5 letter words with AIN in the middle

Definition of Mains

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Mains refer to the principal pipe or conduit in a system of pipes that carries water, gas, or electricity to buildings, households, and other structures. It is also used to refer to the principal course or route of a road, railway, or river system.

3. Pronunciations: US: /meɪnz/, UK: /meɪnz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "mains" originated from the Old English word "mǣnan" which means "to mean, signify". It was first used in the 14th century to refer to the principal pipe or conduit in a system of pipes that carries water. Its usage expanded to include the principal course or route of a road, railway, or river system in the 17th century. Today, the term "mains" is widely used in the context of water, gas, and electricity supply systems, as well as transportation systems.

5. Synonyms: Pipeline, conduit, channel, route, course, path, artery

6. Related Words: Drain, inlet, outlet, valve, cable, wire

7. Example Sentences:

1. The water mains in the city were damaged due to the earthquake.
2. The gas mains in the area were replaced last year.
3. The railway line runs parallel to the main road.
4. The rivers main channel was diverted to prevent flooding.
5. The main path through the park is a popular spot for joggers.

Word: Rains

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   1. Noun: The condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops.
   2. Verb: (of the sky, the clouds) To send down rain (water).
3. Pronunciations:
   1. US: /reɪns/
   2. UK: /reɪnz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "rains" originated from the Old English word "regn" which means "rain." It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe the weather phenomenon of water falling from the sky in liquid form. It is also used figuratively to describe a large amount of something, such as "rains of bullets."
5. Synonyms: Precipitation, downpour, shower, sprinkle, drizzle
6. Related Words: Cloud, storm, flood, drops, moist
7. Example Sentences:
   1. The forecast predicts heavy rains for the next three days.
   2. It rained all night, and the streets were flooded by morning.
   3. The garden needs to be watered because it hasn rained in weeks.
   4. The enemy troops were caught in a rain of bullets.

Parts of Speech:

pains is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, pains means physical or mental suffering. As a verb, pains means to take great care or effort.

Pronunciations:

US: peynz; UK: peɪnz

Origin and Usage:

The word pains originated from the Old French word "peine" which means "pain, suffering, punishment". It has been used in English since the 13th century. As a noun, pains can refer to physical or mental suffering. As a verb, it can refer to taking great care or effort to do something.

Synonyms:

As a noun: suffering, agony, discomfort, distress. As a verb: take care, make an effort, exert oneself, strive.

Related Words:

pilot, party, plant, press, proof.

Example Sentences:

As a noun: She was in great pains after the accident. The pains in his chest were getting worse.

As a verb: He pains himself to get up early every day. She took pains to make sure everything was perfect for the party.

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Verb, Noun

Definitions:

As a verb, gains means to obtain or acquire something through effort or achievement. As a noun, gains means an increase in wealth or resources.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡeɪnz/; UK: /ɡeɪnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word gains originated from the Middle English word "gayne," which means "profit or advantage." It has been in use since the 14th century. As a verb, gains is commonly used to describe the act of obtaining or acquiring something through effort or achievement. As a noun, gains is often used to refer to an increase in wealth or resources.

Synonyms:

As a verb: acquire, obtain, achieve, win, earn, attain. As a noun: profit, increase, advantage, benefit, improvement.

Related Words:

giant, grain, gamin, gaily, gable

Example Sentences:

• As a verb: She gains a lot of knowledge from reading books. (source: personal knowledge)
• As a noun: The company reported gains in revenue for the quarter. (source: Reuters)

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• Noun: a sudden loss of consciousness; a temporary loss of strength and energy; a barely perceptible amount
• Verb: to lose consciousness for a short time; to become weak or feeble; to disappear gradually
• Adjective: feeling weak and dizzy; barely perceptible; lacking conviction or clarity
• Adverb: to a barely perceptible degree; with little strength or force

Pronunciations:

• US: /feɪnt/
• UK: /feɪnt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "faint" comes from the Old French word "faint" meaning "weak, feeble". Its usage as a noun dates back to the 14th century, while its usage as a verb dates back to the 15th century. As a noun, it is often used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness, while as a verb, it is often used to describe becoming weak or feeble. As an adjective, it is often used to describe feeling weak or dizzy.

Synonyms:

• Noun: blackout, swoon, collapse, unconsciousness
• Verb: pass out, collapse, weaken, fade
• Adjective: dizzy, weak, feeble, indistinct
• Adverb: barely, slightly, weakly, feebly

Related Words:

• feint
• paint
• point
• saint
• taint

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: She had a fainting spell and collapsed on the floor.
• As a verb: The hiker began to faint from exhaustion.
• As an adjective: He felt faint and dizzy after standing up too quickly