5 letter words with UOT in the middle

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Noun

Definitions

1. A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.
2. A limit on the quantity of a particular product or service that can be imported, exported, or produced.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkwoʊtə/
• UK: /ˈkwəʊtə/

Origin and Usage

The word "quota" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word "quota" which means "of what number". The word is commonly used in business, politics, and sports to refer to a fixed share or limit on something. For example, a company may have a sales quota that its employees must meet, or a country may impose a quota on the number of immigrants it allows in each year.

Synonyms

• Allowance
• Limit
• Ration
• Share
• Portion

Related Words

• Quote
• Quell
• Quiet
• Quirk
• Quick

Example Sentences

• The company has set a sales quota of $1 million for the year.
• The government has imposed a quota on the number of foreign workers that can be employed in the country.
• Each member of the team has a quota of tasks to complete by the end of the week.

Heres the requested information about the word "quote": Quote

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A group of words repeated from a text or speech, typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.
2. Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kwot/
• UK: /kwəʊt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "quote" originated from the Latin word "quotare", which means "to mark a book with numbers or marginal references". It was first used in English in the late 14th century as a verb, and the noun form was first recorded in the early 15th century. The word has been used in various contexts, including literature, speeches, and legal documents.

Synonyms:

• Cite
• Reproduce
• Repeat
• Recite
• Paraphrase

Related Words:

• Quell
• Quiet
• Quilt
• Quite
• Quirk

Example Sentences:

• The article included a quote from the CEO of the company.
• She decided to quote a famous philosopher during her speech.

Quoth

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: Quoth is an archaic third-person singular simple past tense indicative form of "say".

Pronunciations:

• US: /kwəʊθ/
• UK: /kwəʊθ/

Origin and Usage: Quoth is derived from the Old English word "cwæð", which means "said". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English literature. However, it is now considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms: said, spoke, uttered, voiced, expressed

Related Words: quote, quiet, quirk, quick, quill

Example Sentences:

• "Quoth the raven, Nevermore." (source: Edgar Allan Poes "The Raven")
• "Quoth the knight, It is the potion of love." (source: Geoffrey Chaucers "The Knights Tale")
• "Quoth the teacher, The test has been postponed."