5 letter words with AV in the middle

Bravo

Parts of Speech: Noun, Interjection, Adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: A shout of approval or encouragement.
• Interjection: Used to express approval, admiration, or congratulations.
• Adjective: Used to describe something that is outstanding or praiseworthy.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbrɑvoʊ/
• UK: /ˈbrɑːvəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "bravo" comes from the Italian language and was originally used as a musical term to indicate that a performer should be applauded. It later became a general term for expressing approval or admiration. Today, "bravo" is used in English as an interjection to express congratulations or approval, as well as an adjective to describe something that is outstanding or praiseworthy.

Synonyms:

• Well done
• Excellent
• Great
• Superb
• Marvelous

Related Words:

• Brave
• Brawn
• Bribe
• Brief
• Brood

Example Sentences:

• "The audience gave a loud bravo at the end of the performance."
• "Bravo! That was an excellent presentation."
• "The chef received a bravo review for his new restaurant."

Shave

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To remove hair from the body using a razor or other cutting tool.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃeɪv/; UK: /ʃeɪv/

Origin and Usage: The word "shave" comes from the Old English word "sceafan," which means "to scrape off." Shaving is a common practice for both men and women to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body, including the face, legs, and underarms. It is also used in the context of grooming animals, such as horses or dogs.

Synonyms: Trim, clip, shear, shave off, cut off.

Related Words: Blade, razor, beard, hair, clean.

Example Sentences:

1. He shaves every morning before work.
2. She shaved her legs before going to the beach.
3. The barber shaved off his customers beard.
4. He had to shave his dogs fur because it was getting too long.
5. She used a razor to shave off the hair on her head for a charity event.

Leave

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. to go away from a place or person (e.g. "he had to leave early")
2. to allow or cause someone or something to remain in a particular state or condition (e.g. "leave the door open")
3. permission to be absent from work or duty (e.g. "he was granted leave from the army")
4. the act of departing from a place or person (e.g. "she took her leave")

Pronunciations:

• US: /liːv/ (leev)
• UK: /liːv/ (leev)

Origin and Usage:

The word "leave" comes from the Old English word "lǣfan" which means "to allow to remain". It has been used in English since the 12th century. The verb form is commonly used to indicate departing from a place or person, while the noun form is used to indicate permission to be absent from work or duty.

Synonyms:

• depart
• exit
• vacate
• permit
• allow

Related Words:

• alive
• event
• peace
• quick
• watch

Example Sentences:

1. He had to leave early to catch his flight.
2. Can you leave the door open for me?
3. He was granted leave from work for his sisters wedding.
4. She took her leave and said goodbye to everyone.

Heavy

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: having great weight; difficult to lift or move; of great amount, force, or intensity; serious or important
• Noun: a thing, such as a large object, that is heavy; a large, strong man
• Verb: to weigh down or burden; to make heavy or heavier

Pronunciations:

• US: ˈhɛvi
• UK: ˈhɛvi

Origin and Usage:

The word "heavy" has Old English origins and was originally used to describe weight or mass. Over time, it has come to be used in a variety of contexts, including to describe the intensity of a situation or emotion. The noun form of the word is usually used to describe large or bulky objects, while the verb form is used to describe the act of making something heavy or weighing it down.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: weighty, massive, cumbersome, burdensome, onerous
• Noun: weight, load, burden, mass
• Verb: weigh down, burden, load, encumber

Related Words: heave, heaven, hovel

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: The box was too heavy for her to lift.
• Noun: The movers struggled to lift the heavy couch.
• Verb: The rain had heavy consequences for the outdoor concert.

heave

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to lift or haul something heavy with great effort

Pronunciation (US): /hiːv/

Pronunciation (UK): /hiːv/

Origin and Usage: The word "heave" comes from the Old English word "hebban," which means "to lift." It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Heave" is frequently used in nautical contexts, where it refers to lifting an anchor or hoisting a sail. It is also used in more general contexts to describe the act of lifting something heavy with great effort.

Synonyms: lift, hoist, haul, tug, pull, drag

Related Words: heavy, leave, weave, fever, hovel

Example Sentences:

• She heaved the suitcase onto the bed.
• The sailors heaved the anchor out of the water.
• He heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the good news.
• The workers heaved the heavy crate onto the truck.
• She heaved herself up onto the saddle and rode away.