5 letter words with EIR in the middle

Heirs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions: plural noun of heir, a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that persons death.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ɛrz/, UK: /eəz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "heirs" originated from the Middle English word "eir" and Old English word "ǣr", meaning "heir, successor, descendant". It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used in legal documents, wills, and inheritance laws.
5. Synonyms: successors, inheritors, beneficiaries, legatees
6. Related Words: heirs, share, asset, trust, legacy
7. Example Sentences:
   • After the death of his father, John and his sister became the sole heirs to the family fortune.
   • The heirs of the deceased businessman are currently in a legal battle over his vast estate.
   • According to the will, the heirs will only receive their inheritance after they turn 21 years old.

Word: Weird 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective, Noun

2. Definitions:

Adjective: suggesting something supernatural; uncanny; bizarre.

Noun: fate or destiny.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /wɪrd/

UK: /wɪəd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weird" comes from the Old English word "wyrd", which means "destiny" or "fate". Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to also include something that is strange, eerie, or uncanny. It is commonly used in English literature and poetry to describe supernatural or otherworldly phenomena. In modern usage, it is often used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected.

5. Synonyms:

strange, eerie, uncanny, bizarre, peculiar, odd, unusual, abnormal, supernatural, otherworldly

6. Related Words:

magic, spooky, eerie, quirky, eerie

7. Example Sentences:

Adjective:

• That abandoned house gives her a weird feeling.
• His weird behavior is making everyone uncomfortable.
• The painting had a weird, almost supernatural quality to it.

Noun:

• She felt that her weird was leading her down a path she didn want to take.
• He believed that his weird was guiding him towards his true purpose in life.
• The weird of the situation was not lost on anyone.

Definition of Weirs 1. Parts of Speech:

Weirs is a noun that functions as a plural.

2. Definition:

Weirs are structures built across a river or stream to regulate water flow, often used for water supply, hydroelectric power, or navigation.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪrz/
• UK: /wɪəz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weir" comes from the Old English word "wer", meaning a dam or fence. Weirs have been used for centuries to control water flow for a variety of purposes, including irrigation, flood control, and powering mills. Today, weirs are commonly used in hydroelectric power generation and for regulating water levels in rivers and streams.

5. Synonyms:

Other words that can be used to describe weirs include dams, spillways, and barrages.

6. Related Words:

Words that are related to weirs and share the same number of letters include:

• wires
• spire
• fires
• tires
• choir

7. Example Sentences:

• The city built a weir to regulate water flow for the hydroelectric power plant.
• The fish were unable to swim upstream due to the weir blocking their path.
• The engineers designed a new weir to prevent flooding in the town.