Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with E
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e-book
nA book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device.
e-business
ncommercial activity conducted via the internet, especially the buying and selling of goods and services.
e-commerce
nthe activity of buying and selling goods and services over the internet
e-discovery
nthe process of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information (esi) for use as evidence in a legal proceeding.
e-filing
nthe process of submitting official documents or forms to an authority, such as a court or tax agency, using electronic means, especially over the internet.
e-learning
nLearning conducted via electronic media, typically on the internet.
A system for sending messages electronically, especially from one computer to another.
e-mailed
v(past tense and past participle of email) To have sent an electronic message to someone via the internet.
e-mailer
nA person who sends an email or emails.
e-tailer
nA business or person that sells goods to the public over the internet.
e-zine
nA magazine published in electronic form, especially on the internet.
each
determiner, pronounUsed to refer to every one of two or more people or things, regarded and identified separately.
eager
adjVery keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do.
eagerly
advwith keen interest, enthusiasm, or anticipation
eagerness
nA strong feeling of wanting to have or do something.
eagle
na large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.
eagle-eyed
adjhaving very good eyesight
eaglet
na young eagle.
ear
nThe organ of hearing in humans and other vertebrates.
ear-piercing
adjextremely loud and high-pitched, and therefore unpleasant to listen to
ear-shattering
adjExtremely loud; loud enough to seem as if it could break one's eardrums.
ear-splitting
adjextremely loud and shrill; loud enough to hurt one's ears
ear-to-ear
adj(of a smile or grin) extending across the whole face; very broad.
earache
na pain inside your ear
eardrum
nthe thin piece of tightly stretched skin inside the ear that vibrates when sound waves reach it, allowing you to hear sounds.
eared
adjhaving ears or earlike parts, especially of a specified kind or number (often used in combination, as in long-eared, flop-eared).
earflap
nOne of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to a hat that can be turned down to cover the ears in cold weather.
earful
nA long and angry reprimand or telling-off.
earl
na british nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
earless
adjlacking ears or having very small, inconspicuous ears.
earlobe
nthe soft, fleshy lower part of the external ear.
early
adjHappening or done before the usual or expected time
early-1900s
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period from 1900 to approximately 1910.
early-19th-century
adjBelonging to or characteristic of the first part of the 1800s, approximately from 1800 to 1840.
early-20th-century
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period from about 1900 to the 1920s or 1930s.
early-bird
na person who gets up, arrives, or acts before the usual or expected time
early-blooming
adj(of a plant) producing flowers earlier in the season than is usual.
early-childhood
adjOf or relating to the period in a person's life from birth to about eight years old.
early-evening
adjhappening or appearing in the early part of the evening
early-morning
adjhappening or existing in the early part of the morning
early-music
nA specialized field of classical music performance and study that focuses on music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, often using historically informed techniques and instruments.
early-nineteenth-century
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period from about 1800 to about 1830.
early-retirement
nThe act or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work before the usual or statutory age.
early-season
adjhappening or appearing in the first part of a season, especially a sports or agricultural season
early-spring
adjRelating to or occurring in the first part of the season of spring.
early-stage
adjrelating to or happening at the beginning of a process or period of development
early-summer
adjRelating to or occurring in the first part of the summer season.
early-twentieth
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period from 1900 to about 1930.
early-twentieth-century
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period from 1901 to roughly 1940.
early-warning
adjrelating to or serving as a system designed to detect a threat or danger and give notice of it in advance.
earmark
vto designate or set aside for a particular purpose or use.
earmarked
vTo designate or set aside (money or resources) for a particular purpose.
earn
vto get money for work that you do
earned
adjGained or acquired through work, effort, or action.
earned-income
nMoney received in return for work or services performed, as opposed to income from investments or other unearned sources.
earned-run
nA run scored by a batter in baseball as a result of their own hit or actions, rather than due to an error by the opposing team.
earner
nA person who earns money, especially through work or investment.
earnest
adjresulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction
earnestly
advin a serious, sincere, and determined way
earnestness
nthe quality of being serious and sincere, especially in intention or effort.
earnings
plural nounthe money that a person or a company receives for work or services provided, or from investments.
earphone
na small device that fits in or over the ear, used for listening to sound from a radio, music player, or other electronic device.
earpiece
nA part of a device, such as a telephone, headset, or hearing aid, that is placed in or over the ear to listen to sound.
earplug
nA piece of soft material that is placed in the ear to keep out noise or water.
earring
na piece of jewellery that is worn on the lobe or edge of the ear
earshot
nThe range within which a sound, especially a voice, can be heard.
earsplitting
adjextremely loud and shrill; loud enough to hurt one's ears.
earth
nThe planet on which we live; the world
earth-centered
adjHaving the earth as the central point of reference or focus.
earth-colored
adjHaving a color similar to that of soil or earth; typically a dull brown, reddish-brown, or yellowish-brown.
earth-crossing
adj(Of a celestial body, especially an asteroid or comet) having an orbit that intersects or crosses the orbit of Earth around the Sun.
earth-friendly
adjDesigned to cause minimal harm to the natural environment.
earth-like
adjResembling or having characteristics similar to the planet Earth, especially in being potentially habitable for life.
earth-moving
adjRelating to or involving the excavation and moving of large quantities of soil or earth.
earth-orbiting
adjDescribing an object, especially a satellite or spacecraft, that is in orbit around the Earth.
earth-shaking
adjHaving a very great or profound effect; momentous.
earth-shattering
adjextremely important, shocking, or devastating
earth-size
adjHaving a size or mass comparable to that of the planet Earth.
earth-sized
adjHaving a size or mass comparable to that of the planet Earth.
earth-tone
nA color that is muted and resembles those found in nature, such as browns, tans, greens, and grays.
earth-toned
adjhaving colors that are similar to those of soil, clay, or stone, such as browns, tans, and muted greens.
earthbound
adjLimited to the earth; not spiritual or heavenly.
earthen
adjmade of earth or baked clay
earthenware
na type of pottery that is baked but not glazed, and is usually reddish-brown in colour.
earthiness
nthe quality of being simple, natural, and direct, often in a way that is connected to the physical world and not refined or artificial.
earthling
nA human being, especially when considered in contrast to beings from another planet or celestial body.
earthly
adjrelating to the earth or human life on earth, as opposed to spiritual or heavenly things.
earthmover
nA very large, powerful machine used for digging and moving large amounts of earth, rock, or soil.
earthquake
na sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
earthquake-prone
adj(of an area or building) very likely to experience an earthquake.
earthquake-resistant
adjDesigned or built to withstand the effects of an earthquake without significant damage or collapse.
earthshaking
adjhaving a very great or important effect; momentous.
earthward
advTowards the earth or ground.
earthwork
nA large bank of soil, especially one built as a defence in ancient times or as part of a fortification.
earthworm
nA common burrowing annelid worm that lives in soil, important for aerating and enriching it.
earthy
adjresembling or suggestive of earth or soil.
earwax
na yellow waxy substance produced inside the ear to protect it
earwig
nA small elongated insect with a pair of pincers at the rear end.
earworm
nA catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person's mind.
ease
nthe state of being comfortable or relaxed, without problems or effort
easel
na wooden frame for holding an artist's work while it is being painted or drawn.
easement
nThe legal right to use or cross someone else's land for a specific purpose.
easily
advwithout difficulty or effort
easiness
nThe quality or state of being easy; lack of difficulty.
easing
nThe action or process of making something less severe, difficult, or uncomfortable.
east
nthe direction from which the sun rises, one of the four main points of the compass
east-central
adjLocated in or relating to the central part of the eastern region of a place.
east-facing
adjOriented towards or looking out on the east.
east-northeast
nthe compass point or direction midway between east and northeast.
east-side
nThe eastern part of a city, town, or region.
east-southeast
nthe compass point or direction midway between east and southeast.
East-West
adjRelating to or extending between the east and the west.
eastbound
adjmoving or leading towards the east
easter
nA Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, held on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21.
easterly
adjLocated in or towards the east
eastern
adjLocated in, directed towards, or facing the east.
easterner
nA person who was born in or lives in the eastern part of a country or region, especially the northeastern United States.
easternmost
adjsituated farthest to the east.
eastward
adjmoving or facing towards the east
easy
adjachieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.