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English words starting with E

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evacuee

n

A person who is removed from a place of danger to a safer location.

[ɪˌvæk.juˈiː]

evade

v

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

[ɪˈveɪd]

evader

n

A person or thing that escapes or avoids something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

[ɪˈveɪdər]

evaluable

adj

Capable of being evaluated or assessed.

[ɪˈvæljuəbl̩]

evaluate

v

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

[ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt]

evaluating

v

(gerund or present participle) To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

[ɪˈvæljuˌeɪtɪŋ]

evaluation

n

The act or process of judging the value, quality, or importance of something.

[ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən]

evaluative

adj

Relating to or involving the act of judging or assessing the value, quality, or importance of something.

[ɪˈvæljuˌeɪtɪv]

evaluator

n

a person or tool that judges or calculates the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

[ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪ.t̬ɚ]

evanescence

n

The process or fact of disappearing or fading away quickly; the quality of being fleeting or transient.

[ˌɛvəˈnɛs(ə)ns]

evanescent

adj

lasting for a very short time; quickly fading or disappearing.

[ˌɛvəˈnɛs(ə)nt]

evangelical

adj

Relating to a Protestant Christian movement that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, personal conversion, and preaching the gospel.

[ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəl]

evangelicalism

n

a protestant christian movement that emphasizes the authority of the bible, personal conversion, and preaching the gospel.

[ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkəlɪzəm]

evangelism

n

the zealous preaching or spreading of a religious message, especially the christian gospel.

[ɪˈvændʒəlɪzəm]

evangelist

n

A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.

[ɪˈvændʒəlɪst]

evangelistic

adj

relating to or characteristic of evangelists or their zealous preaching and missionary work.

[ɪˌvændʒəˈlɪstɪk]

evangelization

n

The act of preaching the Christian gospel in order to convert people to Christianity.

[ɪˌvændʒələˈzeɪʃən]

evangelize

v

To try to persuade people to become Christians.

[ɪˈvændʒəlaɪz]

evangelizing

v

Present participle and gerund of evangelize.

[ɪˈvændʒəlaɪzɪŋ]

evaporate

v

to change from a liquid into a gas or vapour

[ɪˈvæpəreɪt]

evaporated

adj

Describing a liquid that has been turned into vapor.

[ɪˈvæpəreɪtɪd]

evaporation

n

The process of a liquid turning into a vapor or gas.

[ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən]

evaporative

adj

relating to or causing a liquid to change into a vapor or gas.

[ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtɪv]

evaporator

n

A device or piece of equipment used to turn a liquid into vapor.

[ɪˈvæpəreɪtər]

evapotranspiration

n

The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.

[ɪˌvæpoʊˌtrænspəˈreɪʃən]

evasion

n

The act of avoiding something or someone, especially in a clever or dishonest way.

[ɪˈveɪʒn]

evasive

adj

Tending to avoid giving direct answers or making clear statements.

[ɪˈveɪsɪv]

evasively

adv

In a way that avoids giving a direct or honest answer to a question.

[ɪˈveɪsɪvli]

evasiveness

n

the quality of not being direct or clear, especially in order to avoid giving a truthful answer or committing to something.

[ɪˈveɪsɪvnəs]

eve

n

The day or period of time immediately before an important event.

[iːv]

even

adj

Flat, level, or smooth in surface

[ˈiːvn̩]

even-handed

adj

Treating everyone equally and fairly; impartial.

[ˌiːvən ˈhændɪd]

even-keeled

adj

calm and not easily upset; emotionally stable and balanced.

[ˌiːvən ˈkiːld]

even-numbered

adj

designating a number that is exactly divisible by two; having a final digit of 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.

[ˈiːvn ˈnʌmbərd]

even-tempered

adj

Having a calm and patient temperament; not easily annoyed or angered.

[ˌiːvn ˈtempərd]

evenhanded

adj

Treating everyone equally and fairly; impartial.

[ˌiːvənˈhændɪd]

evenhandedly

adv

in a fair and impartial manner; without favoritism or prejudice.

[ˌiːv(ə)nˈhændɪdli]

evenhandedness

n

The quality or state of being fair and impartial; justice without favoritism.

[ˌiːv(ə)nˈhændɪdnəs]

evening

n

The part of the day between the end of the afternoon and night.

[ˈiːvnɪŋ]

evenly

adv

in a smooth, regular, or equal way

[ˈiːvənli]

evenness

n

the quality of being regular, smooth, or equal

[ˈiːv(ə)nnəs]

evensong

n

a service of evening prayers, psalms, and canticles, especially in the anglican church.

[ˈiːvnsɔːŋ]

event

n

something that happens, especially something important or unusual

[ɪˈvɛnt]

event-driven

adj

Describing a system, architecture, or program where the flow of execution is determined by events such as user actions, sensor outputs, or message arrivals.

[ɪˈvɛnt drɪvn̩]

eventful

adj

full of interesting or important events

[ɪˈvɛntf(ə)l]

eventual

adj

Happening or existing at the end of a process or period of time.

[ɪˈvɛntʃuəl]

eventuality

n

A possible event or outcome, especially one that is unpleasant or unwelcome.

[ɪˌvɛn.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti]

eventually

adv

At the end of a process or period of time; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

[ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.ə.li]

eventuate

v

to happen or occur as a final result or consequence.

[ɪˈvɛntʃueɪt]

ever

adv

At any time

[ˈevər]

ever-changing

adj

Constantly changing or developing.

[ˌevərˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ]

ever-deepening

adj

Becoming deeper or more intense over time

[ˌevər ˈdiːpənɪŋ]

ever-diminishing

adj

Continuously becoming smaller, weaker, or less in amount or importance.

[ˌevər dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ]

ever-escalating

adj

Continuously and rapidly increasing in intensity, degree, or scope.

[ˌevər ˈeskəleɪtɪŋ]

ever-evolving

adj

Continuously developing and changing, especially in a positive or progressive way.

[ˌevər ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ]

ever-expanding

adj

Continuously increasing in size, scope, or range.

[ˌevər ɪkˈspændɪŋ]

ever-greater

adj

Increasingly large, important, or extreme; constantly becoming greater.

[ˌev.ɚ ˈɡreɪ.t̬ɚ]

ever-growing

adj

Continuously increasing in size, amount, or intensity.

[ˌevər ˈɡroʊɪŋ]

ever-higher

adj

Continuously increasing; always becoming greater.

[ˌev.ɚ ˈhaɪ.ɚ]

ever-improving

adj

Continuously becoming better or more advanced.

[ˌevər ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ]

ever-increasing

adj

Continuously growing or becoming larger in amount, size, or degree.

[ˌevər ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ]

ever-larger

adj

Increasingly or constantly growing in size, scale, or extent.

[ˌev.ɚˈlɑːr.dʒɚ]

ever-popular

adj

Continuously or repeatedly popular over a long period of time.

[ˌevər ˈpɑːpjələr]

ever-present

adj

existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered

[ˌev.ɚ ˈprez.ənt]

ever-ready

adj

Always prepared or available for use.

[ˌev.ɚˈred.i]

ever-rising

adj

Continuously or constantly increasing.

[ˌevər ˈraɪzɪŋ]

ever-shifting

adj

Constantly changing or moving; not fixed or stable.

[ˌevər ˈʃɪftɪŋ]

ever-shrinking

adj

Continuously or constantly becoming smaller in size, amount, or extent.

[ˌev.ɚ ˈʃrɪŋk.ɪŋ]

ever-smaller

adj

Becoming progressively or continuously smaller in size, amount, or degree.

[ˌev.ɚˈsmɑː.lɚ]

ever-tightening

adj

Becoming progressively more strict, restrictive, or constricting.

[ˌevərˈtaɪtnɪŋ]

ever-vigilant

adj

Always watchful and alert to potential danger or problems.

[ˌevərˈvɪdʒɪlənt]

ever-widening

adj

Becoming wider or more extensive continuously or over time.

[ˌevər ˈwaɪdnɪŋ]

evergreen

adj

(of a plant) having green leaves throughout the year

[ˈevərɡriːn]

everlasting

adj

Lasting forever or for a very long time.

[ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ]

every

det

used to refer to all the members of a group of three or more, considered individually

[ˈevri]

every-down

[adjective]

(of a person) constantly or habitually depressed, dejected, or pessimistic.

[]

everybody

pron

Every person; all people

[ˈevribɑːdi]

everyday

adj

Ordinary, common, or used routinely; not special or unusual.

[ˈev.ri.deɪ]

everydayness

n

The quality or state of being ordinary, commonplace, or routine.

[ˈev.ri.deɪ.nəs]

everyman

n

an ordinary person without special skills or status, who is seen as representing a typical human being

[ˈev.ri.mæn]

everyone

pron

every person; all people.

[ˈevriwʌn]

everything

pron

All things; all that exists or is important.

[ˈevriθɪŋ]

everywhere

adv

in or to every place

[ˈevriwer]

evict

v

to force someone to leave a house or land, especially with the support of the law

[ɪˈvɪkt]

evicted

v

To force someone to leave a property, especially a rented home, by legal authority.

[ɪˈvɪktɪd]

eviction

n

the act of forcing someone to leave a house or land they are renting, usually because they have not paid the rent.

[ɪˈvɪkʃn]

evidence

n

The facts, signs, or objects that make you believe that something is true or exists.

[ˈevɪdəns]

evidence-based

adj

Based on or derived from objective evidence, especially from scientific research or data.

[ˈevɪdəns beɪst]

evident

adj

clear to the sight or mind; obvious.

[ˈev.ə.dənt]

evidential

adj

Relating to or providing evidence.

[ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l]

evidentiary

adj

relating to, consisting of, or based on evidence.

[ˌevɪˈdenʃieri]

evidently

adv

in a way that is easily seen or understood; obviously.

[ˈev.ə.dənt.li]

evil

adj

profoundly immoral and wicked

[ˈiːv(ə)l]

evil-looking

adj

Having an appearance that suggests wickedness, malevolence, or danger.

[ˈiːvəlˌlʊkɪŋ]

evildoer

n

a person who does evil or commits wicked acts

[ˈiːvəlˌduːər]

evilly

adv

In a wicked or morally wrong manner.

[ˈiːvəli]

evince

v

to show or express a quality, feeling, etc. clearly

[ɪˈvɪns]

eviscerate

v

To remove the internal organs from a body.

[ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt]

evisceration

n

the act of removing the internal organs from a body.

[ɪˌvɪsəˈreɪʃən]

evocation

n

the act of bringing a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

[ˌevəˈkeɪʃən]

evocative

adj

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

[ɪˈvɑːkətɪv]

evocatively

adv

In a manner that brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

[ɪˈvɑːkətɪvli]

evoke

v

To bring a feeling, memory, or image into your mind.

[ɪˈvoʊk]

evolution

n

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

[ˌevəˈluːʃn]

evolutionarily

adv

In a way that relates to evolution or evolutionary biology.

[ˌɛvəˌluːʃəˈnɛrəli]

evolutionary

adj

relating to the gradual development of living things over many generations from simple to more complex forms

[ˌevəˈluːʃəneri]

evolutionism

n

The theory that all living things developed from earlier forms over a long period, especially as proposed by Charles Darwin.

[ˌɛvəˈluːʃənɪzəm]

evolutionist

n

A person who believes in or supports the theory of evolution, especially biological evolution as proposed by Charles Darwin.

[ˌɛvəˈluːʃənɪst]

evolve

v

to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

[ɪˈvɑːlv]

evolved

v

developed gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

[ɪˈvɑːlvd]

evolving

adj

Developing or changing gradually over time

[ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ]

ewe

n

a female sheep

[juː]

ewer

n

a large jug with a wide mouth, used especially in the past for holding water for washing

[ˈjuːər]

ex-

prefix

Former, previously but no longer (e.g., ex-president, ex-wife).

[ɛks]

ex-army

adj

Being a former member of an army, especially a national army.

[ˌeks ˈɑːr.mi]

ex-boyfriend

n

a man that someone used to have a romantic relationship with

[ˌeks ˈbɔɪfrend]

ex-combatant

n

a person who has previously served as a soldier or fighter in a war or armed conflict, but is no longer actively engaged in combat.

[ˌekskəmˈbætənt]

ex-communist

adj

Describing a person or thing that was formerly communist.

[ˌeks ˈkɑːmjənɪst]

ex-con

n

A person who has previously been convicted of a crime and served time in prison.

[ˌeks ˈkɑːn]

ex-convict

n

a person who has been convicted of a crime and has served a prison sentence.

[ˌeks ˈkɑːnvɪkt]
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