5 letter words with U in the middle

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Noun

Definitions

• A genus of mostly herbaceous plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, with most species being native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Pronunciations

• US: əˈdʒuɡə
• UK: əˈdʒuːɡə

Origin and Usage

The word "ajuga" comes from the Latin word "ajuga" meaning "a kind of plant".

Ajuga plants are commonly used in landscaping and gardening due to their attractive foliage and flowers.

Synonyms

• Bugleweed

Related Words

• Agave
• Algae
• Amigo
• Angus
• Aroma

Example Sentences

• The ajuga in the garden is blooming beautifully this year.
• She planted ajuga in the shady part of her yard.
• Ajuga is often used as a ground cover plant.

Definition of Vault

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.
• Verb: to jump or leap over something with the help of ones hands or a pole.

Pronunciations:

• US: /vɔlt/
• UK: /vɒlt/

Origin and Usage:

The word vault originated from the Old French word voute which means arch. The noun sense of the word vault has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb sense has been in use since the 16th century. The noun sense of the word refers to an arched roof or ceiling, while the verb sense refers to jumping over something with the help of ones hands or a pole.

Synonyms:

• storehouse
• repository
• chamber
• leap
• jump

Related Words:

• fault
• valet
• halve
• salve
• calve

Example Sentences:

• The bank vault was filled with gold bars.
• He vaulted over the fence with ease.

Thump

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun: a heavy blow with a blunt object or the sound made by such a blow.
• As a verb: to hit something heavily and noisily, or to cause something to hit against a surface with a heavy sound.

Pronunciations:

• US: /θʌmp/
• UK: /θʌmp/

Origin and Usage: The word "thump" originated in the 1500s and is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of a heavy blow. It is commonly used in both British and American English, and is often used to describe the sound of a beating heart or the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground.

Synonyms:

• beat
• bang
• pound
• smack
• slap

Related Words:

• clump
• crump
• plump
• stump
• trump

Example Sentences:

• He gave the ball a thump with his foot and sent it flying across the field.
• The sound of the bass drum thumped through the concert hall.
• She could feel her heart thumping in her chest as she approached the stage.
• The book fell from the shelf with a loud thump.

Stupa

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A dome-shaped Buddhist shrine, typically with a pointed top and containing relics.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈstuːpə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈstjuːpə/

Origin and Usage: The word "stupa" comes from the Sanskrit word "stūpa" which means "heap" or "pile." Stupas are common in Buddhist architecture and are often used to house relics of the Buddha or other important Buddhist figures. They have been used for thousands of years and are found throughout Asia.

Synonyms: Pagoda, Chorten, Dagoba, Tō, Cetiya

Related Words: Temple, Shrine, Altar, Mosque, Church

Example Sentences:

• The stupa in the park was built to honor the Buddha.
• The ancient stupa was discovered by archaeologists during a dig in India.
• The monks gathered around the stupa to meditate and chant.

Heres the information you requested: Youth

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: The period between childhood and adulthood; the quality or state of being young.

Pronunciations: US: /juθ/; UK: /juːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "youth" originated from the Old English word "geogoth" which means "youth, young man." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe the period of life between childhood and adulthood, but it can also be used to describe the quality or state of being young.

Synonyms: Adolescence, boyhood, girlhood, juvenescence, minority, pubescence, springtime, youthfulness

Related Words: Child, teen, young

Example Sentences:

• She spent her youth traveling the world.
• He was full of energy and enthusiasm, a true embodiment of youth.
• The youth of today are more tech-savvy than ever before.
• During his youth, he was a talented athlete.
• They met in their youth and have been best friends ever since.