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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • epitaph/ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/nounC1The words written on a gravestone.
  • epitome/əˈpɪt.ə.mi/nounC12 meaningsThe perfect example of a quality.
  • epoch/ˈiːpɒk/nounC12 meaningsA long period marked off by a great event.
  • equation/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/nounC13 meaningsA mathematical statement that two expressions have the same value.
  • equestrian/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/adjectiveC12 meaningsRelating to horse riding.
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/ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/
nounC23 meanings
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
  • equity/ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/nounC15 meaningsFairness that takes different needs and circumstances into account.
  • era/ˈɪə.ɹə/nounB23 meaningsA long period of history seen as having a character of its own.
  • erection/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/nounC1The putting up of a structure.
  • eritreanounC1Red Sea country north of Ethiopia, capital Asmara.
  • erosion/ɪˈɹəʊʒən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe gradual wearing away of land or rock by water, wind or ice.
  • erratic/ɪˈɹætɪk/adjectiveC12 meaningsJumping about with no steady pattern.
  • escapade/ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/nounC1A wild adventure that breaks the rules a little.
  • escape/ɪˈskeɪp/verbA24 meaningsTo get free from a place or a situation.
  • escapologist/ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/nounC1A performer who frees themselves from chains.
  • espionage/ˈɛs.pi.əˌnɑːʒ/nounC1The work of spying on another state or company.
  • esplanade/ˈɛspləˌneɪd/nounC1A long open level walk beside water.
  • essence/ˈɛsəns/nounC12 meaningsThe core quality that makes something what it is.
  • establishment/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/nounC13 meaningsThe setting up of something.
  • estate/ɪˈsteɪt/nounB22 meaningsA large area of land with houses or a country house on it.
  • estimation/ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/nounC1A rough judgement of size or worth, or the regard you are held in.
  • estrangement/ɪsˈtɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/nounC1The state of having drifted out of contact.
  • ether/ˈiː.θə/nounC1A light flammable liquid once used as an anaesthetic.
  • ethics/ˈɛθ.ɪks/nounC13 meaningsThe branch of philosophy that studies right and wrong.
  • etymology/ˌɛtɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/nounC1The study of where words come from.
  • eulogy/ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/nounC1A speech praising somebody who has died.
  • eunuch/ˈjuː.nək/nounC1A castrated man, often a palace servant.
  • evacuation drillnounC1The practice of leaving a building safely.
  • evacuation slidenounC1The inflatable chute for leaving an aircraft fast.
  • evaporation/ɪˌvæpəˈɹeɪʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe change of a liquid into a gas at its surface, without boiling.
  • evidence/ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/nounA2+3 meaningsThe facts, objects and signs that show whether something is true.
  • ewe/juː/nounC1An adult female sheep.
  • exactnessnounC1Complete precision with no error.
  • excavation/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn/nounB2+2 meaningsThe careful digging up of a buried site.
  • excellence/ˈɛksələns/nounC1The quality of being outstandingly good.
  • excess/ˈɛksɛs/nounB22 meaningsAn amount greater than is necessary or permitted.
  • exclamation/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃn̩/nounC1A sudden cry expressing strong feeling.
  • exclusion/ɪksˈkluːʒən/nounB2+3 meaningsThe act of shutting somebody or something out.
  • excursion/ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsA short organised trip made for pleasure.
  • excuse/ɪkˈskjuːz/nounB14 meaningsA reason given to explain a fault or a failure to do something.
  • executor/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/nounC1The person who carries out the wishes in a will.
  • exhalation/ˌɛkshəˈleɪ̯ʃən/nounC1A breath sent out of the lungs.
  • exhibitionist/ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪst/nounC1Somebody who behaves so as to be noticed.
  • exhilarationnounC1A rush of excited high spirits.
  • exile/ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/nounC14 meaningsThe state of being forced to live away from your own country.
  • exit interviewnounC1The conversation held with somebody who is leaving.
  • exodus/ˈɛksədəs/nounC1A mass departure of people from a place.
  • exoskeletonnounC1A hard outer shell supporting a creature from outside.
  • expedition/ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/nounB1+2 meaningsAn organised journey with a serious purpose.
  • expenditure/ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/nounC1The money that is spent.
  • exploitation/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/nounC1Using people or resources unfairly for gain.
  • exponent/ɛkˈspəʊ.nənt/nounC1Somebody who explains or champions a method.
  • exposition/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/nounC1A clear full explanation, or a large public show.
  • exposure/ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/nounB26 meaningsThe state of being unprotected from something harmful.
  • exterior/ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/nounB22 meaningsThe outer surface or appearance of something.
  • extraction/ɪkˈstɹækʃən/nounC12 meaningsGetting somebody out of a dangerous place.
  • extraditionnounC1Sending an accused person back to face trial abroad.
  • extravagance/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/nounC1Spending far more than is needed.
  • extremist/ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/nounC1Somebody holding views far from the centre.
  • exuberance/ɪɡˈzjuːbəɹəns/nounC1Lively and overflowing high spirits.