5 letter words with LOS in the middle

Close

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Noun

Definition:

• Verb: to shut, to end, to bring together, to approach
• Adjective: near in space or time, intimate, familiar, secretive
• Adverb: near, closely, in a familiar manner
• Noun: a conclusion, a small distance, a narrow passage or entrance

Pronunciation:

• US: /kloʊs/
• UK: /kləʊs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "close" originated from the Old English word "clōs" meaning "bar, enclosure". Its usage has evolved over time to encompass a variety of meanings. As a verb, it can mean to shut or end something, such as closing a door or closing a business. As an adjective, it can describe something that is near or intimate, such as a close friend or a close call. As an adverb, it can mean near or closely, such as standing close to someone or examining something closely. As a noun, it can mean a conclusion or the end of something, such as the close of a meeting or the close of a play.

Synonyms:

• Verb: shut, end, conclude, terminate
• Adjective: near, intimate, familiar, confidential
• Adverb: near, closely, intimately
• Noun: conclusion, end, finish, finale

Related Words:

• Cloak
• Clove
• Closed
• Closer
• Clothe

Definition of Floss

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: Floss is a type of thin thread used to clean between teeth. As a verb, floss means to clean between teeth with floss.

Pronunciations: US: /flɑs/, UK: /flɒs/

Origin and Usage: The word "floss" originated from the Old French word "flos" meaning "a tuft of wool" or "a lock of wool." The modern usage of the word "floss" as a dental cleaning tool dates back to the early 1800s. Flossing is an important part of maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing gum disease.

Synonyms: Dental floss, thread, string, cord, line

Related Words: Brush, rinse, clean, mouth, plaque

Example Sentences:

• She always carries dental floss in her purse to clean her teeth after meals.
• He flosses his teeth every night before bed.
• It is recommended to floss at least once a day to maintain good oral health.
• The dentist showed her how to properly floss her teeth to prevent gum disease.

Parts of Speech

Gloss is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, gloss means a shiny or lustrous surface, or a superficially attractive appearance. As a verb, gloss means to provide an explanation or interpretation of something, or to give a shiny or lustrous surface to something.

Pronunciations

US: /glɑs/ or /glɔs/; UK: /ɡlɒs/

Origin and Usage

The word gloss comes from the Old Norse word "glossi," meaning "a flame or a spark." It was originally used to describe the bright, shiny appearance of fire or light. Over time, the word came to be used more broadly to describe any shiny or lustrous surface. As a verb, gloss has been used since the 16th century to mean "to provide an explanation or interpretation of something." It is commonly used in academic or technical writing to provide definitions or clarifications of complex concepts.

Synonyms

As a noun, gloss can be synonymous with shine, sheen, polish, or glaze. As a verb, gloss can be synonymous with explain, clarify, interpret, or annotate.

Related Words

glass, gloom, glint, glide, glean, gloat, globe, glory, glove, glue

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The cars gloss was so bright that it reflected the sun.
• She put a coat of gloss on her nails to make them shiny.

As a verb:

• The teacher glossed over the difficult parts of the lesson.
• The translator provided a gloss of the technical terms in the document.

Here is the requested information about the word "slosh": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a sound made by splashing liquid; a quantity of liquid that has been spilled or splashed; a wet, muddy place; the movement of liquid in a container that causes it to spill or splash

Verb: to spill or splash liquid; to move through a liquid with a splashing sound; to walk through mud or water with a splashing sound

Pronunciations:

US: /slɑʃ/

UK: /slɒʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slosh" originated in the early 19th century and is believed to be an imitative word that mimics the sound of liquid splashing or spilling. It is commonly used to describe the sound or movement of liquid, particularly in a container. It is also used to describe walking through mud or water with a splashing sound.

Synonyms:

Noun: splash, spill, splatter, dribble

Verb: splash, spill, splatter, pour

Related Words:

flask, flash, plash, slash

Example Sentences:

Noun: The slosh of the waves against the shore was soothing.

Verb: Be careful not to slosh the soup as you carry it to the table.