5 letter words with UP in the middle

erupt

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to burst forth suddenly and violently; to explode
2. to break out or become active suddenly
3. to express strong emotion or feeling suddenly and uncontrollably

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪˈrʌpt/
• UK: /ɪˈrʌpt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "erupt" originated from the Latin word "erumpere" which means "to burst out". It was first used in the English language in the 17th century. The word is commonly used to describe sudden and explosive events such as volcanic eruptions or emotional outbursts.

Synonyms:

• explode
• burst
• eruption
• flare-up
• outburst

Related Words:

• burst
• flame
• blaze
• spout
• spurt

Example Sentences:

1. The volcano erupted, spewing ash and lava into the sky.
2. After months of tension, the argument finally erupted into a full-blown fight.
3. He erupted in anger when he heard the news.

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A liquid dish, typically savory and made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. (e.g. "She made a delicious soup for dinner.")
• Verb: To increase the power or efficiency of something, especially a machine. (e.g. "He souped up his car with a new engine.")

Pronunciations:

• US: /suːps/
• UK: /suːps/

Origin and Usage: The word "soup" originated from the Old French word "soupe" which means "broth" or "soup". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to refer to a liquid dish made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water. It can also be used as a verb to mean to increase the power or efficiency of something, especially a machine.

Synonyms: Broth, stew, chowder, bisque, consommé.

Related Words: Broth, sauce, stock, cream, bisque.

Example Sentences:

• She made a delicious soup for dinner.
• He likes to soup up his car with new parts.
• They enjoyed a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.
• He added some spices to the soup to give it more flavor.

Heres the result: raupo

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Raupo is a type of bulrush that grows in wetlands. It is also known as Typha orientalis.

Pronunciations: US: rah-poh, UK: rah-poh

Origin and Usage: Raupo is a Māori word that has been adopted into New Zealand English. The plant has long been used by Māori for food, medicine, and building materials. Today, raupo is still used for thatching roofs and making baskets.

Synonyms: bulrush, cattail, reedmace, Typha orientalis

Related Words: bulge, bulgy, catty, clump, crump

Example Sentences:

• She wove a beautiful basket out of raupo.
• The roof of the whare (Māori house) was thatched with raupo.
• There are many raupo wetlands in New Zealand that are home to a variety of birds and other wildlife.

erupt

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to burst forth suddenly and violently; to explode
2. to break out or become active suddenly
3. to express strong emotion or feeling suddenly and uncontrollably

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪˈrʌpt/
• UK: /ɪˈrʌpt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "erupt" originated from the Latin word "erumpere" which means "to burst out". It was first used in the English language in the 17th century. The word is commonly used to describe sudden and explosive events such as volcanic eruptions or emotional outbursts.

Synonyms:

• explode
• burst
• eruption
• flare-up
• outburst

Related Words:

• burst
• flame
• blaze
• spout
• spurt

Example Sentences:

1. The volcano erupted, spewing ash and lava into the sky.
2. After months of tension, the argument finally erupted into a full-blown fight.
3. He erupted in anger when he heard the news.

Definition of Drupe

A drupe is a type of fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed. It is also known as a stone fruit. Examples of drupes include peaches, plums, and cherries.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definition

A fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed.

Pronunciations

US: /druːp/

UK: /druːp/

Origin and Usage

The word "drupe" comes from the Latin word "drupa," which means "olive." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe a type of fruit that has a hard, outer layer surrounding a seed. The term "stone fruit" is also used to describe drupes because of the hard, stony layer that surrounds the seed.

Synonyms

Stone fruit

Related Words

Fruit, Olive, Peach, Plum, Cherry

Example Sentences

• She picked a ripe peach from the tree, which was a type of drupe.
• The cherries in the bowl were all drupes with hard pits in the center.
• The plum was a juicy drupe that tasted sweet and tart at the same time.