5 letter words with O and U and T and H

Quoth

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: Quoth is an archaic third-person singular simple past tense indicative form of "say".

Pronunciations:

• US: /kwəʊθ/
• UK: /kwəʊθ/

Origin and Usage: Quoth is derived from the Old English word "cwæð", which means "said". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English literature. However, it is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms: said, spoke, uttered, voiced, expressed

Related Words: quote, quiet, quirk, quick, quill

Example Sentences:

• "Quoth the raven, Nevermore." (source: Edgar Allan Poes "The Raven")
• "Quoth the knight, It is the potion of love." (source: Geoffrey Chaucers "The Knights Tale")
• "Quoth the teacher, The test has been postponed."

Shout

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To utter a loud cry or call, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃaʊt/, UK: /ʃaʊt/

Origin and Usage: The word "shout" originated from the Middle English word "shouten," which means "to call out loudly." It has been in use since the 14th century. "Shout" is commonly used in everyday language to express strong emotions such as anger, excitement, or joy.

Synonyms: Yell, scream, holler, bellow, roar, cry out.

Related Words: Clout, scout, about, stout, louts.

Example Sentences:

• He shouted in frustration when he couldn find his keys.
• The fans shouted with joy when their team scored a goal.
• She shouted for help when she saw the fire.
• The angry customer shouted at the manager.
• He had to shout to be heard over the noise of the construction site.

Parts of Speech

Ought is a modal verb.

Definitions

• Used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someones actions. (e.g. "You ought to apologize.")
• Used to indicate something that is probable. (e.g. "It ought to rain later.")

Pronunciations

• US: /ɔt/
• UK: /ɔːt/

Origin and Usage

Ought is derived from the Middle English word "aught", meaning "anything". It has been used in English since the 14th century and has remained in common usage. It is often used to express obligation or duty, but can also be used to express probability or expectation.

Synonyms

• Should
• Must
• Have to

Related Words

• Bought
• Naught
• Wrought

Example Sentences

• He ought to study more if he wants to pass the test.
• You ought to be more careful when you e driving.
• It ought to be a nice day for a picnic.

Definition of Couth

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Couth is an adjective that means cultured, refined, or sophisticated.

3. Pronunciations: US: /kuθ/; UK: /kuːθ/

4. Origin and Usage: The word couth is derived from the Old English word cūth, which means known or familiar. It was first used in the 14th century to describe someone who was well-known or familiar. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved, and it came to describe someone who was cultured, refined, or sophisticated. Today, the word is not commonly used in everyday speech, but it is still occasionally used in literature or in more formal contexts.

5. Synonyms: Cultured, refined, sophisticated, polished, elegant

6. Related Words: Cloth, south, youth

7. Example Sentences:

1. She was impressed by his couth manners and sophisticated taste in art.
2. The party was full of couth people who spoke several languages and had traveled extensively.
3. He tried to act couth and sophisticated, but his lack of knowledge about fine wines gave him away.