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- erectionnoun
The action of erecting a structure or object; the process of building or setting up.
- erminterjection
A sound used to express hesitation or pause while speaking, variant of "er" or "um."
- eroticadjective
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
- errverb
To make a mistake or be incorrect.
- errandnoun
A short trip taken to perform a specific task, usually for someone else.
- errandsnoun
Plural of "errand"; multiple short trips or tasks performed outside the home.
- errornoun
A mistake or inaccuracy.
- errorsnoun
Plural of "error"; multiple mistakes or inaccuracies.
- eruptionnoun
A volcanic explosion or the ejection of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
- esnoun
The plural of the letter "e."
- escapeverb
To break free from confinement or control.
- escapedverb
Past tense and past participle of "escape"; broke free from confinement.
- escapesverb
Third person singular present tense of "escape"; breaks free from confinement.
- escapingverb
The present participle of "escape"; the act of getting away from a place, situation, or danger.
- escobarproper_noun
A Spanish surname of occupational origin, referring to someone who made or sold brooms.
- escortnoun
A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection, guidance, or as a mark of honor.
- especiallyadverb
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation.
- espionagenoun
The practice of spying or using spies to obtain secret information, especially about governments or competing organizations.
- espressonoun
A type of strong coffee made by forcing steam or hot water through finely ground dark-roasted coffee beans.
- essaynoun
A short piece of writing on a particular subject, typically presenting the author's own views or arguments.
- essencenoun
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.
- essentialadjective
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- essentiallyadverb
Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of something.
- essexproper_noun
A county in southeastern England, northeast of London, bordered by the North Sea.
- estabbreviation
Abbreviation for "established," indicating the year something was founded or created.
- establishverb
To set up or found an organization, system, or institution on a permanent or official basis.
- establishedadjective
Having been in existence for a long time and recognized as successful or authoritative.
- establishmentnoun
A business organization, public institution, or household.
- estatenoun
An extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or organization.
- estebanproper_noun
A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Stephen.
- esteemedadjective
Held in high respect; greatly admired.
- estherproper_noun
A feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "star."
- estimatenoun
An approximate calculation or judgment of value, number, quantity, or extent.
- estimatedadjective
Approximately calculated or judged rather than precisely known.
- etabbreviation
Latin word meaning "and," commonly used in academic, legal, and formal contexts.
- etanoun
The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, n), used in mathematics, science, and other technical fields.
- etcabbreviation
Abbreviation for "et cetera," meaning "and other similar things" or "and so forth," used at the end of a list to indicate that further similar items could be included.
- eternaladjective
Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
- eternallyadverb
In a way that lasts forever or for an indefinite time.
- eternitynoun
Infinite or unending time.
- ethanproper_noun
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "strong," "firm," or "enduring."
- ethelproper_noun
A feminine given name of Old English origin, meaning "noble."
- ethicaladjective
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- ethicsnoun
The branch of philosophy dealing with moral principles and values governing conduct.
- ethnicadjective
Relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
- eunoun
Abbreviation for the European Union, a political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
- eugeneproper_noun
A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble."
- eunproper_noun
A Korean given name, typically unisex, meaning "silver," "grace," "kindness," or "mercy" depending on the hanja (Chinese characters) used.
- euronoun
The official currency of the eurozone, used by 20 of the 27 European Union member states.
- europeansnoun
People from Europe or of European descent.