5 letter words with AL in the middle

Dealt

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of deal

Pronunciation (US): /dɛlt/

Pronunciation (UK): /dɛlt/

Origin and Usage: Dealt is the past tense and past participle form of the verb deal. The word deal has its origins in Middle English and Old English dǣlan, meaning to divide, share, or distribute. The verb deal is commonly used to mean to distribute or give out something, to handle or manage a situation, or to engage in a commercial transaction. Dealt is used to describe a past action of dealing.

Synonyms: handled, managed, distributed, gave out, dispensed, traded, negotiated, transacted

Related Words: plead, ideal, steal, metal, realty

Example Sentences:

• He dealt the cards to the players.
• She dealt with the situation calmly and efficiently.
• They dealt in antique furniture and rare books.
• The company dealt with the issue promptly and satisfactorily.
• The judge dealt a harsh sentence to the convicted criminal.

Stale

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

• (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, dry, and not easy to bite or chew
• (of air or a room) having an unpleasant smell because of lack of freshness or circulation
• (of an idea, joke, or style) no longer new or interesting

Pronunciations:

• US: /steɪl/
• UK: /steɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stale" originated from the Old English word "stæl" which means "place" or "position". Its current meaning has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe food that is no longer fresh, air or a room that has an unpleasant smell, and ideas, jokes, or styles that are no longer new or interesting.

Synonyms:

• old
• hard
• dry
• musty
• uninspired

Related Words:

• slate
• steal
• tales
• least
• sleet

Example Sentences:

• The bread was stale and hard to chew.
• The room smelled stale because the windows had not been opened in days.
• His jokes were stale and no longer funny.

Shale

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from mud or clay
• any of a group of laminated sedimentary rocks resembling shale

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃeɪl/
• UK: /ʃeɪl/

4. Origin and Usage:

Shale is derived from the Old English word "scealu" meaning "shell, husk, pod". It has been used since the 14th century to describe a type of sedimentary rock that is formed from mud or clay. It is commonly found in areas with a history of sedimentary deposition, such as river deltas and lake beds. Shale is an important resource for the production of oil and natural gas, as it often contains high amounts of organic matter.

5. Synonyms:

• mudstone
• argillite
• siltstone
• claystone

6. Related Words:

• clays
• mudra
• slate
• stone
• sedum

7. Example Sentences:

• The geologist identified the rock as shale, formed millions of years ago from sediment deposited in a prehistoric lake.
• Shale deposits in the region have been found to contain significant amounts of natural gas.
• The shale formations in the area are known for their high organic content, making them ideal for oil and gas production.

Scald

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To burn or injure with hot liquid or steam. A burn caused by hot liquid or steam.

Pronunciation (US): skawld

Pronunciation (UK): skawld

Origin and Usage: The word "scald" originated from the Old Norse word "skālgr". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb "scald" is often used to describe the act of burning or injuring with hot liquid or steam. The noun "scald" refers to the resulting burn or injury.

Synonyms: Burn, blister, sear, singe, char, roast, grill.

Related Words: Scale, salad, scold, scalp, scamp.

Example Sentences:

1. She accidentally scalded her hand while cooking.
2. The scald on his arm was so severe that he had to go to the hospital.
3. Be careful not to scald yourself with the hot water.
4. The chef scalded the milk before adding it to the recipe.
5. The scald on his tongue made it difficult to taste anything for days.

Quale

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rare word that refers to a quality or property of something.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkwɑːli/; UK: /ˈkwɑːleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "quale" comes from the Latin word "qualis" which means "of what kind". It was first used in the English language in the mid-17th century. It is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday language.

Synonyms: Attribute, character, feature, quality, trait.

Related Words: Equal, quale, quale, quell, queen, queer.

Example Sentences:

• He was trying to describe the quale of the painting, but he couldn find the right words.
• The quale of the fabric was soft and silky.
• She was trying to identify the quale of the sound she heard.