5 letter words with AY in the middle

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Brays is a verb.

Definitions

• To make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
• To speak or laugh loudly and harshly.

Pronunciations

• US: /breɪz/
• UK: /breɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "brays" comes from the Old French word "braire," which means "to cry like a donkey." Its first known usage in English dates back to the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe the loud, harsh cry of a donkey, but it can also be used to describe a loud, harsh laugh or voice.

Synonyms

• Heehaw
• Bellow
• Shout
• Cackle
• Guffaw

Related Words

• Brake
• Brand
• Brass
• Brawl
• Breze

Example Sentences

• The donkey brays every morning, waking up the entire neighborhood.
• He brayed with laughter at the joke.
• She brayed out her opinion, not caring who heard her.

Here is the requested information on the word "spays": Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To remove the ovaries of a female animal, especially a cat or dog, in order to sterilize it.
2. To cut or shape with a cutting tool.

Pronunciations:

• US: /speɪz/
• UK: /speɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spays" is derived from the Old French word "espeer", meaning "to cut with a sword". It has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily to refer to the sterilization of female animals. In recent years, the term has also been used in reference to cutting or shaping with a cutting tool, particularly in woodworking.

Synonyms:

• Neuter
• Fix
• Sterilize

Related Words:

• Splay
• Spacy
• Scape
• Spate
• Spake

Example Sentences:

1. The veterinarian spayed the cat to prevent it from having kittens.
2. The carpenter used a chisel to spay the wood into the desired shape.

Quays

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A quay is a structure built along the bank of a waterway, typically used for loading and unloading ships. It is also known as a wharf or an embankment.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kiːz/; UK: /kiːz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "quay" originated from the Middle English "keye" which means "wharf" or "landing place". It has been in use since the 15th century and is commonly used in maritime and shipping industries.

5. Synonyms: Wharf, Embankment, Pier, Jetty, Dock

6. Related Words: Dock, Wharf, Jetty, Pier, Basin

7. Example Sentences:

• The ship was docked at the quay for several hours.
• The quay was crowded with people waiting to see the cruise ship.
• The port authorities are planning to expand the quay to accommodate larger ships.
• The cargo was unloaded from the ship onto the quay.
• The old quay has been renovated and turned into a popular tourist attraction.

Parts of Speech

Plays is a verb.

Definitions

Plays means to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation. It can also mean to perform in a theatrical production or to perform music.

Pronunciations

US: /pleɪz/

UK: /pleɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word plays originated from the Old English word "plega" which means "sport, game, or play". It has been used in English since the 13th century and has evolved to have various meanings related to entertainment and performance.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for plays include: performs, acts, entertains, amuses, and enjoys.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to plays include: games, music, dance, stage, and movie.

Example Sentences

• She plays soccer every weekend.
• The actors will perform the play tonight.
• He plays the guitar beautifully.

Okays

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: an expression of agreement or approval; an endorsement.
• Verb: to give approval or agreement to; to authorize or sanction.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /oʊˈkeɪz/
• UK: /ˈəʊkeɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "okay" originated in the United States in the mid-19th century as a slang term meaning "all right" or "acceptable." It has since become a widely used expression of agreement or approval in both formal and informal contexts. The noun form "okays" refers to instances of approval or endorsement, while the verb form "to okay" means to give authorization or approval to something.

5. Synonyms: approve, endorse, sanction, authorize, agree

6. Related Words: agree, happy, peace, trust, unity

7. Example Sentences:

• The boss gave his okay for the new project to proceed.
• She nodded her head in okay to show that she agreed with the plan.
• The committee gave the proposal their okay after a lengthy discussion.
• He okayed the purchase of the new equipment for the office.
• The team leaders okay was needed before the project could move forward.