5 letter words with IMI in the middle

Limit

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A point beyond which it is not possible to go; a restriction or boundary.
• Verb: To impose a restriction on; to set a limit on something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlɪmɪt/
• UK: /ˈlɪmɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "limit" comes from the Latin word "limitare," meaning "to bound." The noun form of the word has been in use since the late 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the early 15th century. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe a restriction or boundary that cannot be exceeded.

Synonyms:

• Boundary
• Restriction
• Limitation
• Ceiling
• Benchmark

Related Words:

• Elite
• Smile
• Timer
• Theme
• Blime

Example Sentences:

• The speed limit on this road is 50 miles per hour.
• The company has set a limit on the amount of overtime that employees can work.
• There is a limit to how much one can eat in one sitting.
• He pushed himself to the limit during the marathon.

Parts of Speech:

mimic is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, mimic means to imitate or copy the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something else. As a noun, mimic refers to a person or animal that imitates or copies the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something else.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɪmɪk/

UK: /ˈmɪmɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word mimic comes from the Greek word "mimos," meaning imitator. The word has been used in English since the 16th century. Mimic is commonly used to describe the act of imitating someone or something, often for entertainment or as a form of flattery. It can also be used to describe animals that imitate the appearance or behavior of other animals for survival purposes.

Synonyms:

As a verb: imitate, copy, emulate, mirror, simulate.

As a noun: imitator, copycat, emulator, impersonator.

Related Words:

comic, magic, manic, amice, amnic.

Example Sentences:

As a verb:

• He could mimic the sound of a trumpet perfectly.
• She mimicked her teachers accent to make her friends laugh.
• The bird was able to mimic the sound of a car alarm.

As a noun:

• He was known as the best mimic in the school.
• The parrot was a talented mimic, able to imitate the sounds of many different animals.
• The mimic octopus is able to change its appearance to mimic other animals for protection.

Here is the requested information: Timid

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking confidence or courage, easily frightened or intimidated

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtɪmɪd/, UK: /ˈtɪmɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "timid" comes from the Latin word "timidus" which means fearful. It has been in use in English since the 16th century. "Timid" is commonly used to describe a person who lacks confidence or courage, or who is easily frightened or intimidated.

Synonyms: Shy, bashful, nervous, apprehensive, diffident

Related Words: Shyly, meekly, nervy, cowed, craven

Example Sentences:

• She was too timid to speak up in class.
• His timid approach to the problem didn solve anything.
• The timid kitten hid under the couch when visitors came over.