English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
the part of the day between afternoon and night
"We went for a walk in the cool evening."
something that happens, especially something important
"The concert was the biggest event of the year."
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
"Several events were held across the country."
Happening at the end of a process or as the final result.
"His hard work led to his eventual success."
in the end, especially after a long delay or series of problems
"He eventually finished his degree after many challenges."
at any time; always; continuously
"Have you ever been to London?"
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
"Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade."
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
"Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round."
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
"The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature."
To turn inside out or outward.
"The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure."
used to refer to all members of a group without exception
"She reads every book she can find."
common or ordinary; occurring daily
"These shoes are perfect for everyday use."
every person; all people
"Everyone must bring their own lunch."
all things; the whole lot
"He packed everything in his suitcase."
in or to all places
"Tourists can be seen everywhere in the city during summer."
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
"The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent."
facts or information that show whether something is true or not
"The lawyer presented new evidence in court."
clearly seen or understood; obvious
"It was evident that she was upset."
relating to or providing evidence
"The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims."
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
"They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil."
to show or demonstrate clearly
"She evinced her interest in the project through active participation."
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
"The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline."
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
"The music was evocative of her childhood memories."
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
"The old song evoked memories of her childhood."
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
"The theory of evolution explains how species change over time."
relating to or characterized by evolution, especially in terms of gradual development or change
"The company has adopted an evolutionary approach to its product development."
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
"Over time, the company evolved into a global brand."
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
"Education plays a role in evolving societal norms."
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
"The servant filled the ewer with fresh water."
to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse
"His rude remarks only served to exacerbate the tension."
precise and accurate (adj); to demand or obtain something (verb)
"The exact time of the meeting is 10:30 AM."
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
"She is known for her exacting standards in design."
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
"The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions."
in a precise or accurate manner; without any error
"She explained the process exactly as it happened."
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
"He tends to exaggerate his achievements."
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
"His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration."
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
"The community exalted the teacher for his dedication."
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
"She studied hard for her final exam."
a formal test of knowledge or ability
"She is preparing for her final examination."
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
"BPSC conducts rigorous examinations."
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
"The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow."
a person who is being tested in an examination
"Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test."
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
"The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully."
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
"He is a good example of a hardworking student."
to irritate or annoy intensely
"His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers."
greatly annoyed or irritated
"She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes."
Extreme irritation or frustration.
"He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again."
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
"The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction."