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- eurosnoun
The plural form of euro; multiple units of the European currency.
- evaproper_noun
A female given name, the Latinate form of Eve.
- evacuateverb
To remove people from a place of danger to a safer location.
- evacuatedverb
Removed people from a place of danger to safety.
- evacuationnoun
The act of moving people from a dangerous place to safety.
- evaluationnoun
The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
- evanproper_noun
A male given name of Welsh origin, the Welsh form of John.
- evansproper_noun
A common Welsh surname meaning "son of Evan."
- evenoun
The day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion.
- evelynproper_noun
A given name used for both males and females, though now predominantly female in English-speaking countries.
- evenadverb
Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.
- eveningnoun
The period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime.
- eveningsnoun
The periods of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 PM to bedtime.
- eventnoun
A thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance or significance.
- eventsnoun
Things that happen or take place, especially ones of importance or significance.
- eventuallyadverb
In the end, especially after a long time or series of problems.
- everadverb
At any time (used in questions and negatives).
- everestproper_noun
Mount Everest; the highest mountain on Earth, located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet, with a peak elevation of 8,849 meters (29,032 feet).
- everettproper_noun
A male given name of English origin.
- everlastingadjective
Lasting forever or for a very long time; eternal.
- everydeterminer
Used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception.
- everybodypronoun
Every person; all people.
- everydayadjective
Happening or used every day; daily; routine.
- everyonepronoun
Every person; all people.
- everythingpronoun
All things; all the things of a group or class.
- everywhereadverb
In or to all places; in every place.
- evidencenoun
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
- evidentlyadverb
In a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously.
- evieproper_noun
A feminine given name, a diminutive form of Eve, Evelyn, or Evangeline.
- eviladjective
Profoundly immoral and wicked; causing harm or injury.
- evolutionnoun
(Biology) The process by which different kinds of living organisms developed from earlier forms through natural selection over millions of years.
- evolutionaryadjective
Relating to or denoting the process of biological evolution.
- evolveverb
(Biology) To develop gradually through natural selection over successive generations.
- evolvedverb
Developed gradually through natural selection over successive generations.
- ewinterjection
An exclamation expressing disgust or distaste.
- ewingproper_noun
A surname of Scottish origin.
- ewwinterjection
An exclamation expressing strong disgust or distaste; an extended form of "ew."
- exnoun
(Informal) A former spouse, partner, or romantic interest.
- exactadjective
Not approximated; precise and accurate in every detail.
- exactlyadverb
Without any difference or error; precisely.
- exaggerateverb
To represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it actually is.
- exaggeratedadjective
Enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions; overstated.
- exaggeratingverb
Present participle of exaggerate; representing something as larger, better, or worse than it actually is.
- examnoun
A formal written, spoken, or practical test, especially at school or college.
- examinationnoun
A formal test of knowledge or ability in a particular subject.
- examineverb
To inspect or look at something closely and carefully.
- examinedverb
Past tense and past participle of examine; inspected or looked at closely.
- examinernoun
A person who conducts or grades examinations.
- examiningverb
Present participle of examine; inspecting or looking at closely.
- examplenoun
A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.