5 letter words with LEA in the middle

Parts of Speech:

clean (verb, adjective, adverb, noun)

Definitions:

• Verb: make (something) free from dirt, marks, or stains, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
• Adjective: free from dirt, marks, or stains.
• Adverb: in a way that is morally pure or innocent.
• Noun: a substance used for cleaning, especially in the form of a powder or liquid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klin/
• UK: /kliːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clean" originated from the Old English word "clǣne" meaning "free from dirt, filth, or impurities." It has been used for centuries in various contexts, from cleaning objects to describing moral purity. In modern usage, "clean" is commonly used to describe something that is free from dirt or stains, or to describe a persons moral character or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Verb: wash, scrub, cleanse, purify
• Adjective: spotless, pristine, immaculate, hygienic
• Adverb: purely, innocently, virtuously
• Noun: detergent, soap, solvent, cleanser

Related Words:

• Clear
• Cleanse
• Cleat
• Clefs
• Cleft

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She cleaned the kitchen until it was spotless.
• Adjective: The clean room smelled of lemon and pine.
• Adverb: He always played the game clean and never cheated.
• Noun: She used a cleaning solution to remove the stain from the carpet.

Definition of Glean

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: to gather information or material bit by bit or slowly and carefully; to collect leftover crops from a field after the main harvest

Pronunciations: US: /ɡlin/; UK: /ɡliːn/

Origin and Usage: The word "glean" comes from the Old French word "glener," which means "to glean." It was first used in English in the 14th century. Originally, it referred to the practice of collecting leftover crops from a field after the main harvest. Today, it is also used figuratively to describe the process of gathering information or material bit by bit or slowly and carefully.

Synonyms: collect, gather, accumulate, amass, harvest, reap

Related Words: clean, glean, angle, eagle, panel

Example Sentences:

• She would glean information about her coworkers by listening to their conversations.
• He spent hours gleaning the internet for information on the topic.
• After the main harvest, the farmers let the poor glean the fields for leftover crops.

Here is the requested information on "fleas": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: - A small wingless jumping insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /fliːz/ - UK: /fliːz/ 4. Origin and Usage: - The word "flea" originated from the Old English word "flēah", which means "flee". Fleas are commonly found on household pets, such as cats and dogs, and can cause irritation and disease. They are also known to infest human homes and can be difficult to get rid of. 5. Synonyms: - Parasite, bloodsucker, pest, vermin 6. Related Words: - Louse, mites, ticks 7. Example Sentences: - The familys cat had fleas, so they had to give it a flea bath. - The flea infestation in the house was so bad that they had to call an exterminator. - The vet recommended using flea medication to prevent the dog from getting fleas.

Cleat 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a metal or wooden fitting used to secure a rope or cable to a surface or object (e.g. a boat cleat)
• a shoe or sandal with a ridged sole used for playing sports (e.g. soccer cleat)
• to secure or fasten with a cleat
• to provide traction or grip with cleats

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kliːt/
• UK: /kliːt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cleat" originated from the Old English word "clēat" which means "a lump of something." Over time, it evolved to refer to the metal or wooden fitting used to secure a rope or cable to a surface or object. In sports, cleats provide traction or grip on the playing surface, and are commonly used in soccer, football, and baseball. Cleats are also used in hiking and mountaineering to provide traction on rough terrain.

5. Synonyms:

• fastener
• clamp
• anchor
• shoe with studs

6. Related Words:

• clamp
• anchor
• brake
• spike
• studs

7. Example Sentences:

• The boat was secured to the dock with a cleat.
• The soccer player wore cleats to provide traction on the field.
• The hiker used cleats to grip the icy terrain.
• He cleated the rope to the post to keep it from slipping.

Clear 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective, verb, adverb, noun

2. Definitions

• Adjective: easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; unambiguous
• Verb: make (something) easy to understand; remove any obscurity from
• Adverb: completely; entirely
• Noun: a clear space or gap

3. Pronunciations

• US: /klɪr/
• UK: /klɪə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "clear" comes from the Old English word "clǣr," meaning "bright, evident." It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The adjective "clear" is commonly used to describe something that is easy to understand or see, while the verb "clear" is often used to describe the act of making something easier to understand or removing obstacles.

5. Synonyms

• Adjective: transparent, obvious, evident, plain, apparent
• Verb: clarify, explain, simplify, elucidate, decipher
• Adverb: completely, wholly, entirely, thoroughly, absolutely
• Noun: space, opening, gap, break, clearing

6. Related Words

• Clash
• Clean
• Crate
• Crush
• Chase

7. Example Sentences

• The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
• She cleared up the misunderstanding with a quick explanation.
• The sky was clear and blue.
• He found a clear in the woods and set up camp.