5 letter words with LAS in the middle

Clasp Part of Speech: noun, verb
Definition:

1. a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.
2. to hold tightly.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klæsp/
• UK: /klɑːsp/

Origin and Usage: The word "clasp" originated from the Old English word "clysppan" which means "to grasp". As a noun, "clasp" refers to a device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together. As a verb, "clasp" refers to holding something tightly. The word "clasp" is commonly used in everyday language. Synonyms: fastener, buckle, catch, clip, hook Related Words: grasp, lapse, clasp, clams, clank Example Sentences:

1. She wore a beautiful clasp on her necklace.
2. He clutched the book tightly with his hands clasped together.

Flask

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
   • A small, flat container for liquor or other liquids, often made of metal or glass and having a cap or cork.
   • A narrow-necked glass container, typically conical or spherical, used in a laboratory to hold and measure liquids.
3. Pronunciations: US: /flæsk/, UK: /flɑːsk/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "flask" originated in the mid-14th century and comes from the Old French word "flasque" which means "bottle, container".
   • Flasks are commonly used in laboratories to store and measure liquids, while small flasks are used to carry alcohol or other beverages.
5. Synonyms: Bottle, container, vial, decanter
6. Related Words: Beaker, testa, phial, chalice, pipet
7. Example Sentences:
   • She poured the whiskey from the flask into a small glass.
   • The chemist used a flask to measure the volume of the liquid.

Class

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A group of people or things with similar characteristics or qualities; a course of instruction; a social rank or system based on income, occupation, or education.

Pronunciation (US): /klæs/

Pronunciation (UK): /klɑːs/

Origin and Usage: The word "class" comes from the Latin word "classis", meaning "a division". The word has been used in English since the 1600s to refer to a group of people or things with similar characteristics or qualities. It has also been used to refer to a course of instruction since the 1700s, and to a social rank or system based on income, occupation, or education since the 1800s.

Synonyms: Category, group, type, level, rank, social class, caste, stratum

Related Words: Grade, order, type, group, caste

Example Sentences:

• She was in the top of her class in high school.
• The class was canceled due to the teachers illness.
• He comes from a working-class family.
• She teaches a class on creative writing.
• The company is in a different class than its competitors.

Clash 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

Noun: a violent confrontation or conflict between two opposing groups or individuals.
Verb: come into conflict or opposition.

3. Pronunciations

US: /klæʃ/
UK: /klɑːʃ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "clash" originated in the early 16th century from the Middle English word "clashen," which means "to make a loud noise." The word is commonly used to describe a violent confrontation or conflict between two opposing groups or individuals. It is often used in the context of sports, politics, and social issues.

5. Synonyms

Conflict, fight, battle, disagreement, dispute, struggle, altercation, contention, collision, discord.

6. Related Words

Blunt, crash, crush, flash, plash, slush, stash, trash.

7. Example Sentences

Noun: The clash between the two rival gangs resulted in several injuries.
Verb: The two ideas clash with each other and cannot be reconciled.

blast

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: a destructive wave of highly compressed air that spreads outwards from an explosion, or a sudden loud sound.
• Verb: to explode or destroy something with explosives, or to make a loud and sudden noise.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blæst/
• UK: /blɑːst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blast" originates from the Old English word "blǣst," meaning a blowing, breeze or puff of wind. It has been used since the 14th century to describe a sudden loud noise or a destructive wave of compressed air that spreads outwards from an explosion. In modern usage, the word is often used to describe a sudden and forceful impact, or a sudden burst of energy or excitement.

Synonyms:

• explosion
• detonation
• burst
• bang
• crash

Related Words:

• blaze
• burst
• crash
• smash
• sound

Example Sentences:

• The blast from the explosion shattered windows for miles around.
• He blasted the wall with dynamite to make a hole for the window.
• The sudden blast of thunder made her jump.
• The team is looking to blast their way through the competition this season.
• The blast of cold air from the open window made her shiver.