5 letter words with ROO in the middle

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

Noun: a dishonest person, a criminal; a bend or curve in something; a staff with a hook or bend at one end

Verb: to bend or curve something; to steal or cheat

Adjective: dishonest or criminal

Pronunciations:

US: /krʊk/

UK: /krʊk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "crook" originated in Middle English from the Old Norse "krókr," meaning "hook." It has been used to describe a person who is dishonest or a criminal since the 16th century. It can also refer to a bend or curve in something, such as a road or river. As a verb, "crook" means to bend or curve something, while as a noun, it can also refer to a staff with a hook or bend at one end.

Synonyms:

Noun: thief, criminal, swindler, cheat, fraudster

Verb: bend, curve, contort, deform

Adjective: dishonest, criminal, fraudulent, deceitful

Related Words:

crisp, creek, crack, crumb, craft

Example Sentences:

Noun: The crook was caught red-handed with stolen goods.

Verb: He had to crook the wire to fit it into the tight space.

Adjective: The police officer suspected the crook was involved in the recent break-in.

Droop

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To bend or hang downward; to lose strength or vitality; to become sad or dispirited.

Pronunciations: US: /druːp/; UK: /druːp/

Origin and Usage: The word "droop" originated from the Middle English word "drupen" which means "to hang down." It has been used since the 14th century. "Droop" is commonly used to describe something that is hanging or bending downward due to lack of strength or vitality, such as a plant or a persons posture.

Synonyms: Sag, wilt, slump, languish, fade, weaken, wither.

Related Words: Slope, group, scoop, troop, strop.

Example Sentences:

• She felt her eyelids droop as she tried to stay awake during the boring lecture.
• The flowers in the garden drooped due to the lack of water.
• He drooped his head in shame after realizing his mistake.
• The old mans shoulders drooped as he walked slowly down the street.
• The leaves on the tree began to droop as the wind picked up.

Croon Part of Speech:

Verb

Definition:

To sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kruːn/
• UK: /kruːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "croon" originated in the early 19th century and is believed to be of Scottish origin. It was originally used to describe the low, murmuring sounds made by doves and pigeons. Later, it was used to describe the soft, soothing singing style of popular singers such as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Today, "croon" is used to describe any soft, soothing singing or humming.

Synonyms:

• Sing softly
• Hum
• Murmur
• Chant

Related Words:

• Crone
• Crown
• Crook
• Croup
• Crore

Example Sentences:

• She would often croon lullabies to her baby to help her fall asleep.
• The singer crooned a romantic ballad to the delight of the audience.
• He crooned softly to himself as he worked in the garden.

Parts of Speech:

Broom is a noun.

Definitions:

A broom is a long-handled brush used for sweeping floors or other surfaces.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bruːm/
• UK: /bruːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "broom" originated from the Old English word "brome". Brooms have been used for centuries to sweep floors and other surfaces. They are commonly made of natural materials such as straw or twigs, but can also be made of synthetic materials.

Synonyms:

• Brush
• Sweeper
• Whisk

Related Words:

• Brush
• Sweep
• Wiper

Example Sentences:

• She swept the floor with a broom.
• He used a broom to clean up the mess.
• The janitor always had a broom in his hand.

Brook 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A small stream or creek.
• Verb: To tolerate or endure something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /brʊk/
• UK: /brʊk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "brook" originated from Old English "brōc" which means "stream". It has been used in English since the 10th century. As a noun, "brook" refers to a small stream or creek. As a verb, it means to tolerate or endure something.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Stream, creek, rivulet, runnel, rill.
• Verb: Tolerate, endure, stand, bear, suffer.

6. Related Words:

Brood, crook, shook, spook, stook.

7. Example Sentences:

• The children loved to play in the brook behind their house.
• She couldn brook the idea of leaving her cat behind when she moved.