5 letter words with NTI in the middle

Antic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Playfully humorous or amusing; characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈæn.tɪk/; UK: /ˈæn.tɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "antic" comes from the Italian word "antico", which means "antique" or "old-fashioned". It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a type of theatrical performance that was characterized by exaggerated gestures and movements. Over time, the word has come to refer more generally to any kind of playful or absurd behavior.

Synonyms: Playful, humorous, amusing, comical, funny, ridiculous, absurd, farcical.

Related Words: Clown, comic, crazy, zany, jolly.

Example Sentences:

• He entertained the crowd with his antic behavior.
• The comedians antic gestures had the audience in stitches.
• She was known for her antic sense of humor and her ability to make people laugh.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "untie": untie 1. Parts of Speech:

verb

2. Definitions:

• To undo the knot or ties of something.
• To free from restraint or constraint.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ʌnˈtaɪ/
• UK: /ʌnˈtʌɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "untie" has Germanic origins and has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe the act of undoing a knot or freeing something from restraint or constraint. It is often used in a figurative sense, such as "to untie oneself from a difficult situation."

5. Synonyms:

• Unfasten
• Unbind
• Unleash
• Release
• Loosen

6. Related Words:

• Untimely
• Untold
• Unfit
• Unpeg
• Unzip

7. Example Sentences:

• He untied the knot in the rope.
• She untied the ribbon from her hair.
• The prisoner was finally untied and set free.
• The team needs to untie themselves from their losing streak.

Until

Parts of Speech: conjunction, preposition

Definitions:

• Conjunction: up to the time that; before
• Preposition: up to the point in time or the event mentioned

Pronunciations:

• US: /ənˈtɪl/
• UK: /ʌnˈtɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "until" originated from Middle English "untillen" which means "as far as" or "up to". It is commonly used in English to indicate the time or event before which something will not happen or be done.

Synonyms:

• Before
• Till
• To

Related Words:

• Event
• Point
• Timer
• Since
• While

Example Sentences:

• He will not go to bed until he finishes his homework.
• She waited until the rain stopped before leaving the house.
• Until further notice, the office will be closed on weekends.