5 letter words with LAK in the middle

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The following list contains 3 five letter words in English

5 letter words with LAK in the middle in English

Common 5 letter words with LAK in the middle with meaning

Word	Definition
FLAKE	Part of Speech Flake is a noun and a verb. Definitions As a noun, flake means a small, thin, flat piece that has come off a surface or been separated from something. As a verb, flake means to come off a surface or separate from something in flat, thin pieces. Pronunciations (US, UK) US: /fleɪk/ UK: /fleɪk/ Origin and Usage The word flake originated from the Middle English word "flaken" which means "to peel or flake off." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of flake has been used to describe small, thin, flat pieces since the 17th century. The verb form of flake has been used to describe the act of coming off or separating from something since the 19th century. Synonyms As a noun, flake can be synonymous with chip, sliver, or fragment. As a verb, flake can be synonymous with peel, chip off, or come off in flakes. Related Words Other 5 letter words related to flake include: scale, flaky, and slake. Example Sentences As a noun: The paint on the old house was peeling off in flakes. He ate a flake of the croissant. As a verb: The paint on the old house was flaking off. She flaked the pastry dough with a fork.
FLAKY	Flaky Part of Speech Adjective Definition 1. Consisting of flakes or having a tendency to break into flakes. 2. (informal) Unreliable or erratic in behavior or performance. Pronunciations US: /ˈfleɪki/ UK: /ˈfleɪki/ Origin and Usage The word "flaky" originated from the noun "flake," which means a small, thin, and flat piece of something. The adjective "flaky" was first used in the 18th century to describe something that was made up of flakes or had a tendency to break into flakes. In the 20th century, the word took on a new meaning in informal language to describe someone or something that is unreliable or erratic in behavior or performance. Synonyms 1. Crumbly. 2. Fragile. 3. Unstable. 4. Erratic. 5. Unreliable. Related Words 1. Flake. 2. Crust. 3. Scale. 4. Chalk. 5. Dusty. Example Sentences 1. The pastry was flaky and delicious. 2. The paint on the old house was flaky and peeling. 3. Shes so flaky, I never know if shell show up or not. 4. The companys flaky performance is causing investors to worry. 5. The snow was so flaky that it didn stick together to make a snowball.
SLAKE	Here is the requested information on the word "slake": Parts of Speech Verb Definitions To satisfy (a craving, thirst, or desire) To make less intense (e.g. slake ones anger) To combine (quicklime) with water to produce calcium hydroxide Pronunciations US: /sleɪk/ UK: /sleɪk/ Origin and Usage The word "slake" comes from the Old English word "sleacian," which means "to slacken." It has been in use since the 14th century. Originally, "slake" referred to the process of combining quicklime with water to produce calcium hydroxide, which was used in construction. Over time, the words meaning expanded to include satisfying desires or making something less intense. Synonyms Quench Satisfy Ease Appease Relieve Related Words Shake Leaks Lakes Laser Slabs Example Sentences After a long run, John slaked his thirst with a cold glass of water. The rain helped slake the dry soils thirst. She tried to slake her curiosity about the new neighbors by peeking through their window.