5 letter words with F

Aloof

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Pronunciation (US): əˈluːf

Pronunciation (UK): əˈluːf

Origin and Usage: The word "aloof" originated from the Middle English word "aloof" meaning "away from the wind". It was first used in the 1530s to describe ships that were kept at a distance from each other. Later, in the 1570s, it was used to describe people who kept themselves at a distance from others. Today, it is used to describe someone who is reserved, uninvolved, or emotionally detached.

Synonyms: Distant, detached, unapproachable, standoffish, cool, reserved, unsociable, uncommunicative.

Related Words: Afoot, proof, spoof, woof.

Example Sentences:

• He kept aloof from the other guests at the party.
• The cat sat aloof on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.
• She remained aloof from the political debate, preferring to stay neutral.
• The new employees aloof attitude made it difficult for her to make friends in the office.

unfix

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to detach or separate something that was previously fixed or attached

Pronunciations: US: /ʌnˈfɪks/; UK: /ʌnˈfɪks/

Origin and Usage: The word "unfix" originated in the 16th century from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the verb "fix". It is used to describe the act of detaching or separating something that was previously fixed or attached.

Synonyms: detach, disconnect, disengage, separate, unfasten, unhook, untie

Related Words: affix, infix, prefix, suffix, transfix

Example Sentences:

• She tried to unfix the screws but they wouldn budge.
• He had to unfix the old light fixture before he could install the new one.
• The mechanic had to unfix the engine to replace the faulty part.

Softy

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A person who is easily moved to tenderness or emotion; a sentimental person.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈsɑfti/ UK: /ˈsɒfti/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "softy" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century from the word "soft" meaning "yielding to pressure" or "easily impressed or hurt." It is commonly used to describe a person who is easily moved to tenderness or emotion. The term is often used in a lighthearted or teasing manner, but can also be used in a derogatory way.
5. Synonyms: Sentimentalist, Sensitive, Tenderhearted, Emotional, Sympathetic
6. Related Words: Swoon, Smoky, Silky, Sunny, Sable
7. Example Sentences:
   1. Shes a bit of a softy when it comes to animals.
   2. Don be such a softy, you need to be more assertive.
   3. He may seem tough, but hes really a softy at heart.

Here is the output in HTML text formatting: Shelf

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A flat, horizontal board or surface used for storing or displaying objects.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ʃɛlf/, UK: /ʃɛlf/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "shelf" originated from the Old English word "scealf," which means "shelf, ledge, or reef." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a flat board or surface used for storing or displaying objects. The word is commonly used in everyday language and can be found in various contexts, such as in bookshelves, kitchen shelves, and store shelves.
5. Synonyms: Rack, ledge, board, bracket, stand, support.
6. Related Words: Table, desk, crate, chest, shelfy.
7. Example Sentences:
   1. She placed the books on the top shelf.
   2. He built a new shelf for his tools.
   3. The store has a wide selection of products on its shelves.

Woofs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   • Noun: plural form of woof, a sound made by a dog
   • Verb: third person singular present tense of woof, to bark or make a sound like a dog
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /wʊfs/
   • UK: /wʊfs/
4. Origin and Usage: The noun "woofs" is the plural form of "woof," which is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a dog barking. The verb "woofs" is the third person singular present tense of "woof." It is often used to describe the sound made by a dog. The word "woofs" is commonly used in informal settings and in literature to describe the sound of a dog barking or making noise.
5. Synonyms:
   • Noun: barks, yaps, howls
   • Verb: barks, yaps, howls
6. Related Words:
   • Wooed
   • Woods
   • Worry
   • Woken
   • Wrote
7. Example Sentences:
   • The woofs of the dogs woke up the entire neighborhood.
   • She woofs at every passerby, but shes actually very friendly.