5 letter words with IB in the middle

Parts of Speech

Cribs is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, cribs refer to a babys bed with barred or latticed sides. As a verb, cribs mean to copy or plagiarize someones work or to steal something.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /krɪbz/

UK: /krɪbz/

Origin and Usage

The word cribs originated from Middle English and Old English. As a noun, it has been used since the 16th century to refer to a babys bed. As a verb, it has been used since the 17th century to refer to copying someones work or stealing something. It is commonly used in informal or slang contexts.

Synonyms

As a noun, cribs can be synonymous with baby bed, cot, or cradle. As a verb, cribs can be synonymous with copy, plagiarize, or steal.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words that are related to cribs include cribb, crier, cried, cries, and crime.

Example Sentences

• She put the baby in the crib and sang a lullaby.
• He cribs his friends notes before an exam.
• The thief cribbed the money from the cash register.

ceiba

1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definitions:
   1. a tropical American tree that bears large pods of cottony seeds.
   2. the silky floss from the seeds of this tree.
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /seɪbə/
   • UK: /ˈseɪbə/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "ceiba" comes from the Taíno word "seiba". The ceiba tree is native to tropical America and is found from Mexico to northern South America. It is often used for its wood, which is lightweight and resistant to decay. The floss from the seeds of the tree is used for stuffing pillows and mattresses, as well as for insulation and as a substitute for kapok.

5. Synonyms: kapok, silk-cotton tree
6. Related Words:
   • baiza
   • basic
   • beach
   • cecal
   • cecum
7. Example Sentences:
   • He saw a ceiba tree and decided to rest in its shade.
   • The locals use the floss from the ceiba tree to make pillows and mattresses.

Alibi

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: An excuse or defense used to explain or justify ones actions or whereabouts, especially when accused of a crime.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "alibi" originated from the Latin word "alibi" meaning "elsewhere." It was first used in English in the late 17th century as a legal term referring to a defense that a person accused of a crime was elsewhere when the crime was committed. Today, it is used more broadly to refer to any excuse or defense used to justify ones actions or whereabouts.

Synonyms: Excuse, justification, defense, plea, explanation.

Related Words: Alias, Alike, Alive, Alist, Align.

Example Sentences:

1. He claimed he was at home watching TV at the time of the robbery, but the police were skeptical of his alibi.
2. The defendants alibi was corroborated by several witnesses who saw him at a restaurant across town at the time of the murder.
3. She couldn provide an alibi for her whereabouts on the night of the crime, which made her a suspect.