5 letter words with THE in the middle

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• A colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid that is used as a solvent and as a starting material for the synthesis of other organic compounds (source: KoalaChat).
• A pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as a general anesthetic (source: KoalaChat).
• A hypothetical substance once believed to occupy all space, postulated to account for the propagation of electromagnetic radiation through the universe (source: KoalaChat).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈiːθər/
• UK: /ˈiːθə/

Origin and Usage: The word "ether" originated from the Greek word "aithēr," which means "upper air" or "pure, fresh air." In ancient Greek mythology, it was believed to be the material that made up the heavens. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, including chemistry, medicine, and physics. In chemistry, ether is a common solvent used in organic reactions. In medicine, ether was once used as a general anesthetic. In physics, ether was once believed to be a substance that filled all space and allowed the propagation of electromagnetic waves. However, this concept has been replaced by the theory of relativity (source: KoalaChat).

Synonyms: diethyl ether, ethyl ether, ethoxyethane, sulfuric ether (source: KoalaChat).

Related Words: other, there, three (source: KoalaChat).

Example Sentences:

• She used ether as a solvent to dissolve the compound (source: KoalaChat).
• The dentist used ether to anesthetize the patient before the procedure (source: KoalaChat).
• The concept of ether was once widely accepted in physics, but it has since been replaced by the theory of relativity (source: KoalaChat).

Parts of Speech

Other is a pronoun, adjective, and conjunction.

Definitions

As a pronoun, other refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known. As an adjective, it means different or distinct from the one or ones already mentioned or known. As a conjunction, it means otherwise; differently.

Pronunciations

US: ˈʌðər

UK: ˈʌðə

Origin and Usage

The word other originated from the Old English word ōþer, which means "second of two, the second." It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. Other is a commonly used word in both written and spoken English.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for other include different, alternative, additional, and further.

Related Words

Words related to other include alter, ether, and throe.

Example Sentences

• As a pronoun: "He didn like the first shirt, so he tried on the other."
• As an adjective: "She prefers the other brand of coffee."
• As a conjunction: "He would have gone to the party, other than the fact that he was sick."