5 letter words with ORT in the middle

Parts of Speech

Forts is a noun and can also be a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, forts refer to a defensive structure or a military base that is fortified with walls, trenches, and other defenses. As a verb, forts mean to strengthen or reinforce something.

Pronunciations

US: /fɔrts/

UK: /fɔːts/

Origin and Usage

The word forts originated from the Old French word "fort" which means strong or fortified. It has been in use since the 16th century and is commonly used in military contexts to refer to a fortified structure or military base.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for forts include fortress, stronghold, citadel, bastion, and redoubt. As a verb, synonyms include strengthen, reinforce, secure, and fortify.

Related Words

Other related 5 letter words include:

• forte
• forth
• forty
• forum
• force

Example Sentences

• The army built several forts along the border to protect the country from foreign invaders.
• The rebels attempted to storm the fort, but were repelled by the defending soldiers.
• The company decided to fortify their position in the market by investing in new technology.
• She fortified herself with a cup of coffee before the long day ahead.

Sorts

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. Various types or kinds of things.
2. A category or class of people or things with common characteristics.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /sɔrts/
• UK: /sɔːts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "sorts" originated from Middle English and Old French "sorte" meaning "kind, manner, or fashion." It has been in use since the 14th century.

5. Synonyms:

• Types
• Kinds
• Categories
• Classes

6. Related Words:

• Types
• Kinds
• Groups
• Classes
• Sorta

7. Example Sentences:

1. She has all sorts of books on her bookshelf.
2. There are all sorts of people in this city.
3. He sorted the items into different sorts.

Here is the requested information on the word "porty": Porty

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective
2. Definition: Having a sporty or athletic appearance or demeanor.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɔr.ti/; UK: /ˈpɔː.ti/
4. Origin and Usage: The origin of "porty" is unclear, but it is believed to be a colloquialism that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who appears athletic or sporty.
5. Synonyms: Athletic, sporty, fit, muscular, toned
6. Related Words: Party, forty, story, short, dirty
7. Example Sentences:
   1. She always wears her hair in a ponytail and dresses in sporty clothes, giving her a porty look.
   2. Their new marketing campaign features a group of young, porty models playing basketball.
   3. Hes a porty guy, always up for a game of pickup basketball or a run around the park.

North

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Adverb

Definition: North is the direction that is at the top of a map or globe. It is also used to describe something that is located in or facing this direction. As an adverb, it means to or towards the north.

Pronunciation (US): /nɔrθ/

Pronunciation (UK): /nɔːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word north comes from Old English "norð," which means the direction to the left of the rising sun. It has been used since at least the 8th century. North is commonly used in geography, navigation, and weather reports.

Synonyms: Northern, Northerly, Northward

Related Words: Ninth, Worth

Example Sentences:

• The North Pole is located at the top of the Earth.
• The wind is coming from the north.
• She lives in a small town in northern Canada.
• The team is heading north for their next game.
• They decided to take a trip up north to see the fall foliage.

Forty

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective, noun
2. Definitions:
   • Adjective: equal to the number 40
   • Noun: the number 40
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈfɔr ti/
   • UK: /ˈfɔː ti/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "forty" comes from the Old English word "feowertig," which means "four tens." It has been used since the 14th century to denote the number 40, and since the 18th century, it has also been used as an adjective to describe something that is equal to the number 40.

5. Synonyms:
   • Quarante (French)
   • Cuarenta (Spanish)
   • Quaranta (Italian)
6. Related Words:
   • Forté
   • Forte
   • Froth
   • Frost
   • Worth
7. Example Sentences:
   • The party had forty guests.
   • She scored forty points in the game.
   • Forty is the number of weeks in a pregnancy.
   • He ran forty miles yesterday.