5 letter words with HUN in the middle

bhuna 1. Parts of Speech:

noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a dish of Indian cuisine in which spices are dry-roasted and added to a sauce.

Verb: to fry spices in oil until they are fragrant.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈbuːnə/

UK: /ˈbuːnə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "bhuna" comes from the Hindi language, where it means "fried." It is a popular cooking technique in Indian cuisine, where spices are fried in oil until they are fragrant, and then added to a sauce or dish. The term "bhuna" can also refer to a specific dish of Indian cuisine, in which spices are dry-roasted and added to a sauce.

5. Synonyms:

roast, sauté, fry

6. Related Words:

curry, masala, spice

7. Example Sentences:

• She ordered a chicken bhuna for dinner.
• The chef bhunad the spices before adding them to the sauce.
• He likes to bhuna the onions before adding them to the curry.

Chunk Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

• (n.) a thick, solid piece of something
• (v.) to divide into chunks; to make a thick, solid piece of something

Pronunciations

• US: /tʃʌŋk/
• UK: /tʃʌŋk/

Origin and Usage

The word "chunk" originated in the 17th century, possibly from the Middle English word "cunce," meaning a large piece. It is commonly used to describe a thick, solid piece of something, such as a "chunk of cheese." It can also be used as a verb, meaning to divide something into chunks or to make a thick, solid piece of something.

Synonyms

• (n.) piece, block, hunk, slab
• (v.) chop, cut, divide, break up

Related Words

• chump
• clunk
• crunk
• drunk
• flunk

Example Sentences

• The recipe calls for a chunk of butter.
• He chunked the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
• She found a chunk of wood to use as a doorstop.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To avoid or reject someone or something intentionally.

2. To keep away from a particular place or situation.

Pronunciations:

US: /ʃʌnz/

UK: /ʃʌnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shuns" is a verb that originated from Middle English "shunnen" which means "to avoid, shun" and Old English "sconian" which means "to avoid, escape, shun." The word is commonly used in modern English to describe the act of intentionally avoiding or rejecting someone or something. It is often used in social situations where one person wishes to avoid another person or group of people.

Synonyms:

Avoid, evade, elude, steer clear of, dodge, escape, shirk.

Related Words:

Shunt, shush, shush.

Example Sentences:

1. She shuns parties because she doesn like crowds.
2. He shuns his former friends after becoming successful.
3. The company shuns any association with unethical practices.

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

Shunt is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, "shunt" means to move or divert to a different course or direction. As a noun, "shunt" refers to a device used to divert or redirect electrical current.

Pronunciations

US: /ʃʌnt/

UK: /ʃʌnt/

Origin and Usage

The word "shunt" comes from the Old English word "scyntan," which means "to shy away." In the 19th century, the word began to be used in the context of railways, where it referred to the act of diverting a train from its main track onto a siding or spur. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to refer to the act of redirecting something or someone.

Synonyms

As a verb, "shunt" can be synonymous with "divert," "redirect," "reroute," or "switch." As a noun, "shunt" can be synonymous with "bypass," "diversion," or "rerouting."

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to "shunt" include "shift," "hunt," "stunt," and "grunt."

Example Sentences

As a verb:

• The train was shunted onto a side track to allow another train to pass.
• The doctor recommended shunting blood away from the injured area.

As a noun:

• The electrical shunt was used to divert current around the damaged circuit.
• The surgeon inserted a shunt to help drain excess fluid from the patients brain.