5 letter words with PEA in the middle

Definition of Apeak

Apeak is an adverb that means in a vertical position, with the peak or highest point uppermost. It can also mean in a state of readiness or anticipation.

Pronunciation of Apeak

• US: /əˈpik/
• UK: /əˈpiːk/

Origin and Usage of Apeak

The word apeak comes from the Dutch word op de pijk, meaning "on the point." It was originally a nautical term used to describe the position of an anchor when its shank is perpendicular to the seabed. It is now used more broadly to describe anything in a vertical position or a state of readiness or anticipation.

Synonyms of Apeak

• upright
• vertical
• ready
• prepared
• expectant

Related Words to Apeak

• peak
• keeps
• leaks
• beaks
• weeps

Example Sentences with Apeak

• The flag was flying apeak on the mast.
• The sailors stood apeak, ready to hoist the sails.
• The stock market is poised apeak, waiting for the latest economic data to be released.

Speak

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. To utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; to talk or converse.
2. To express ones thoughts, feelings, or opinions orally.
3. To communicate or make known; to convey.

Pronunciations:

• US: /spiːk/
• UK: /spiːk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "speak" originated from the Old English word "specan" which means "to speak, to talk". It has been used in the English language since the 9th century. "Speak" is a common verb that is used in everyday conversation, writing, and other forms of communication. It is an essential part of human interaction and is used to convey ideas, thoughts, and emotions.

Synonyms:

• Talk
• Converse
• Communicate
• Express
• Articulate

Related Words:

• Spake
• Speck
• Spicy
• Spies
• Speil

Example Sentences:

• She likes to speak Spanish with her friends.
• He spoke about his experience at the conference.
• The teacher spoke to the class about the importance of education.

Dictionary Entry: Spear 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

1. a weapon with a long, pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing (e.g. a javelin)
2. to pierce or stab with a pointed object
3. to catch fish using a spear

3. Pronunciations:

US: /spɪr/

UK: /spɪər/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "spear" comes from Old English "spere," which means "spear, lance." Spears have been used as weapons for thousands of years and were used by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. Today, spears are used in some martial arts and as a tool for hunting and fishing in some cultures.

5. Synonyms:

• javelin
• pike
• lance
• harpoon
• gig

6. Related Words:

• blade
• point
• shaft
• sword
• arbor

7. Example Sentences:

1. He threw a spear at the target.
2. The hunter speared the fish with a long stick.
3. She was speared by the sharp end of the fence.