5 letter words with M in the middle

Armed 1. Parts of Speech

Armed is an adjective.

2. Definitions

Armed means equipped with weapons or having weapons.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ɑrmd/

UK: /ɑːmd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "armed" comes from the Old French word "armé", which means "armed, equipped". It has been used in English since the 14th century.

"Armed" is commonly used to describe a person or group of people who are carrying weapons. It can also be used to describe an object or vehicle that is equipped with weapons.

5. Synonyms

• Weaponized
• Equipped
• Fortified
• Prepared
• Protected

6. Related Words

• Armor
• Alarm
• Amber
• Arbor
• Aroma

7. Example Sentences

1. The police were armed and ready for any situation.
2. The soldiers were heavily armed with rifles and grenades.
3. The armored vehicle was equipped with a machine gun.
4. The fortress was armed with cannons to defend against attackers.
5. The security guard was armed with a taser and pepper spray.

Parts of Speech

Vamps is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, vamps refer to the upper part of a shoe or boot, above the sole and welt and below the quarter. As a verb, vamps mean to repair or renovate (something) carelessly or superficially.

Pronunciations

US: /væmps/

UK: /væmps/

Origin and Usage

The word "vamps" originated from the late 16th century and is of unknown origin. It is used in the context of shoe-making and repair, and is also used in a figurative sense to refer to superficial repair or renovation.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for vamps include upper, shoe top, and boot top. As a verb, synonyms include patch, cobble, and repair.

Related Words

Words related to vamps include vampi, vampe, and vampy.

Example Sentences

• She bought a pair of boots with high vamps.
• He quickly vamped up his old car before the road trip.

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "tamps": tamps

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

• To press down tightly on something, especially while packing or filling.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tæmps/
• UK: /tæmps/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "tamps" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "tampen," which means "to plug up." It is commonly used in construction, gardening, and other related fields where packing or filling is necessary. The word is also used in the context of smoking, where it refers to pressing down on tobacco in a pipe or cigarette.

5. Synonyms:

• compress
• pack
• fill
• ram

6. Related Words:

• stomp
• clamp
• cramp
• damps
• lamps

7. Example Sentences:

• He tamps down the soil around the newly planted flowers.
• The worker tamps the asphalt down with a heavy roller.
• She tamps the tobacco in her pipe before lighting it.

semis

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• Short for "semi-trailer", a type of truck that has a trailer with no front wheels, which is attached to the back of a tractor.
• Short for "semifinal", a round of a competition that takes place before the final.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛm.i/
• UK: /ˈsɛm.i/

4. Origin and Usage:

The term "semis" originated as a shortened form of "semi-trailer", which has been in use since the early 1900s. The term "semifinal" has been in use since the late 1800s, and "semis" has been used as an abbreviation for it since at least the mid-1900s. "Semis" is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to both "semi-trailers" and "semifinals".

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• items
• mises
• seism
• smite
• times

7. Example Sentences:

• The semis were carrying a load of construction materials.
• The tennis player won both of his semis matches to advance to the final.

zombi

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A person who is or appears lifeless, apathetic, or completely unresponsive to their surroundings.
2. A reanimated corpse brought back to life by supernatural means, typically in Haitian folklore.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzɑmbi/
• UK: /ˈzɒmbi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "zombi" originated from Haitian Creole, where it was used to describe a reanimated corpse. It was later adopted into English and has since been used to refer to a person who appears lifeless or unresponsive. The word has also been used in popular culture, particularly in horror movies and video games.

5. Synonyms:

• Undead
• Cadaver
• Corpse
• Zombie

6. Related Words:

• Ghost
• Ghoul
• Spect
• Wight
• Phant

7. Example Sentences:

• She stared at the wall, her expression blank and zombi-like.
• The villagers believed that the voodoo priest had the power to turn people into zombis.