5 letter words with W as the second letter

bwana

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Swahili word used in East Africa to address a respected person, especially a white person.

Pronunciation (US): buh-wah-nuh

Pronunciation (UK): buh-wah-nuh

Origin and Usage: The word "bwana" originated from Swahili and is commonly used in East Africa to show respect to a person of authority or someone who is older. It is often used to address white people, especially in the colonial era. The word has been adopted into English and is now used in other parts of the world as well.

Synonyms: Sir, Mister, Master, Boss, Chief

Related Words: Banal, Babel, Babes, Bakes, Bales

Example Sentences:

1. He was addressed as "bwana" by the locals in Kenya.
2. The colonial-era movie depicted the white settlers as bwana.
3. The bwana of the safari led the group through the jungle.

Heres the information you requested on the word "twill": 1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb 2. Definitions: - noun: a fabric with a surface of diagonal parallel ridges, produced by passing the weft thread over one or more warp threads and then under two or more warp threads and so on, with a reversal of direction for each successive row, giving a pattern of diagonal lines. - verb: weave (fabric) with a twill. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /twɪl/ - UK: /twɪl/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "twill" originated from the Middle English word "twilen," which means "to weave double." The fabric was originally used for military uniforms, but it is now commonly used for clothing, upholstery, and accessories. 5. Synonyms: diagonal weave, twilled fabric, twilled weave 6. Related Words: weave, warp, weft, loom, denim 7. Example Sentences: - The tailor recommended a twill fabric for the suit. - She learned to twill fabric in her weaving class. - The twill pattern on the jacket gave it a unique look.

Swirl

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• verb: to move in a twisting or spiraling pattern, or to cause something to do so
• noun: a twisting or spiraling pattern or movement

Pronunciations:

• US: /swɜrl/
• UK: /swɜːl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "swirl" has its roots in Middle English, from the Old English word "swirlian," meaning "to whirl." It has been in use since at least the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used to describe the movement of liquids, such as water or paint, or the movement of people or objects in a circular or twisting pattern. The noun form can refer to the pattern or movement itself, or to a design or decoration that incorporates swirling lines or shapes.

Synonyms: spin, twirl, rotate, spiral, revolve

Related Words: twirl, whorl, swirl, spire, birl

Example Sentences:

• The leaves swirled around her feet as she walked through the park.
• The artist used a swirling brushstroke to create the effect of movement in the painting.
• The wine swirled in the glass as he took a sip.
• The dancers swirled around the ballroom in a graceful waltz.

Sweet 1. Parts of Speech Sweet can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb. 2. Definitions As an adjective, sweet describes a taste that is pleasingly sugary. It can also describe something as pleasant or endearing. As a noun, sweet refers to a sugary food or drink, such as candy or soda. As a verb, sweet means to add sugar or sweetness to something. 3. Pronunciations In US English, sweet is pronounced as /swit/. In UK English, it is pronounced as /swiːt/. 4. Origin and Usage The word sweet comes from the Old English word "swēte," which meant "pleasing to the senses." It has been used to describe taste, smell, and overall pleasantness for centuries. Sweet is commonly used in everyday conversation, as well as in literature and music. 5. Synonyms Synonyms for sweet as an adjective include sugary, saccharine, and honeyed. As a noun, synonyms include candy, confectionery, and dessert. 6. Related Words Related 5 letter words to sweet include: - Scent - Sleet - Steel - Sheet - Tweet 7. Example Sentences - The cake had a sweet, sugary taste. - She has a sweet personality and is always kind to others. - He bought a bag of sweets for the children. - She decided to sweeten her tea with honey. - The sweet scent of flowers filled the air.

Heres the information you requested: Twixt 1. Parts of Speech:

Twixt is a preposition.

2. Definitions:

Twixt means "between" or "in the middle of".

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /twɪkst/
• UK: /twɪkst/

4. Origin and Usage:

Twixt is a shortened version of the word "betwixt", which was commonly used in Middle English. It is still used in modern English, but less frequently than "between".

5. Synonyms:

Between, amidst, among, surrounded by.

6. Related Words:

Amidst, amongst, betwix.

7. Example Sentences:

• He stood twixt the two trees, unsure which way to go.
• The ball was lost twixt the players feet.
• The town was located twixt the mountains and the sea.