5 letter words with EEF in the middle

Beefs 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions:

• (informal) Complaints or grievances
• (informal) A dispute or disagreement between individuals or groups
• (US, informal) A cut of beef, typically from the shoulder or chuck

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /bifs/
• UK: /biːfs/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "beefs" is derived from the Middle English word "beef" which means "the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food." The informal usage of "beefs" to mean complaints or grievances originated in the United States in the late 1800s. The usage of "beefs" to refer to a cut of beef is also primarily used in the United States. 5. Synonyms:

• Complaints
• Grievances
• Disputes
• Arguments
• Beefsteak (for the cut of beef)

6. Related Words:

• Bison
• Steak
• Meaty
• Flank
• Chops

7. Example Sentences:

• "He had a lot of beefs about the way the company was run."
• "The two neighbors had a beef over a property line."
• "The recipe calls for a pound of beefs from the chuck."

Beefy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a large, muscular, and sturdy build.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈbi.fi/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈbiː.fi/

Origin and Usage: The word "beefy" originated from the word "beef," which refers to the meat of a cow. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe someone who was muscular and strong, like the meat of a cow. It has since been used to describe someone who is large and muscular, or something that is robust and sturdy.

Synonyms: Muscular, brawny, strong, sturdy, robust.

Related Words: Hefty, hefty, beefs, beefs, beefy.

Example Sentences:

• He had a beefy build and could easily lift heavy weights.
• The beefy hamburger was too big for her to finish.
• His beefy hands were perfect for lifting heavy objects.
• The wrestler had a beefy frame and was difficult to take down.
• The beefy construction worker was able to lift heavy materials with ease.

Reefs

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A ridge of rock, coral, or sand rising from the ocean floor that is near the surface of the water.
2. A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water.

Pronunciations:

• US: /riːfs/
• UK: /riːfs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "reefs" is believed to have originated from Middle English "reef" meaning "rib of a ships sail". It was later used to refer to a chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. Today, the word is commonly used to refer to a ridge of rock, coral, or sand rising from the ocean floor that is near the surface of the water.

Synonyms:

• Atoll
• Coral reef
• Shoal
• Bank
• Rocky ledge

Related Words:

• Beefs
• Defer
• Keefs
• Leers
• Rebel

Example Sentences:

• The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.
• The shipwreck was found on a reef near the coast.
• The fishermen had to navigate carefully around the shoals and reefs.

reefy

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: characterized by or having many reefs

Pronunciation (US): /ˈrifē/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈriːfi/

Origin and Usage: The word "reefy" is derived from the noun "reef," which refers to a ridge of rock, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water. The adjective "reefy" is used to describe a place or body of water that has many reefs.

Synonyms: coral-filled, coral-studded, reef-filled, reef-studded

Related Words: coral, ocean, shore, beach, tidal

Example Sentences:

• The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most famous and beautiful reefy places in the world.
• The boat captain warned the passengers to be careful because the water was very reefy.
• The snorkelers were amazed by the variety of fish and other sea creatures they saw in the reefy waters.