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Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#1748 📧 ••••••	e-mail /ˈiː.meɪl/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	emailed ••••••	emailed ••••••	emails ••••••	emailing ••••••	messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another ••••••	I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday. ••••••	check your e-mail ••••••	to look at your inbox for new messages ••••••	electronic mail, message, correspondence, digital letter ••••••	letter, postcard ••••••	send an e-mail, receive an e-mail, e-mail address, check e-mail ••••••
#1749 🧠 ••••••	ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem. ••••••	His fragile ego was hurt by the criticism. ••••••	inflate someone's ego ••••••	to make someone feel more self-important or proud ••••••	self, pride, self-esteem, self-importance ••••••	humility, modesty, selflessness ••••••	big ego, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego ••••••
#1750 8️⃣ ••••••	eight /eɪt/ number ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven. ••••••	There are eight apples in the basket. ••••••	behind the eight ball ••••••	In a difficult or unfavorable situation. ••••••	octet, VIII, set of eight, group of eight ••••••	seven, nine ••••••	eight years, eight times, group of eight, eight people ••••••
#1751 ↔️ ••••••	either /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/ determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives. ••••••	You can either call me tonight or send me an email. ••••••	either way ••••••	Whatever happens, the result will be acceptable. ••••••	one, the one, any of the two, alternative ••••••	neither ••••••	either side, either way, either option, either choice ••••••
#1752 📝 ••••••	elaborate /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective) verb, adjective ••••••	- ••••••	elaborated ••••••	elaborated ••••••	elaborates ••••••	elaborating ••••••	verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design ••••••	She asked him to elaborate on his proposal. ••••••	elaborate on something ••••••	to give more detail about something ••••••	explain, expand, illustrate, detailed, intricate ••••••	simplify, summarize, condense ••••••	elaborate design, elaborate plan, elaborate explanation, elaborate details ••••••
#1753 💪 ••••••	elbow /ˈɛl.boʊ/ noun/verb ••••••	- ••••••	elbowed ••••••	elbowed ••••••	elbows ••••••	elbowing ••••••	The joint connecting the forearm and the upper arm; as a verb, to push aside using the elbow. ••••••	He accidentally hit the table with his elbow. ••••••	rub elbows ••••••	To socialize closely with people, often important or famous ones. ••••••	joint, bend, nudge, shove, push ••••••	pull, drag ••••••	elbow joint, elbow room, rub elbows, elbow grease ••••••
#1754 👴 ••••••	Elderly /ˈel.dər.li/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	aged; advanced in years; old ••••••	The elderly man walked slowly with his cane. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	aged, old, senior, ancient ••••••	young, youthful, juvenile ••••••	elderly people, elderly care, elderly population ••••••
#1755 🗳️ ••••••	elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	elected ••••••	elected ••••••	elects ••••••	electing ••••••	To choose someone for a position or office by voting. ••••••	The citizens elected a new president. ••••••	elect to ••••••	To choose or decide to do something. ••••••	choose, vote, select, appoint, pick ••••••	reject, dismiss, refuse ••••••	elect president, elect leader, elect representative, elect officials ••••••
#1756 🗳️ ••••••	election /ɪˈlɛkʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The process of choosing someone for public office by voting. ••••••	The election will be held next month. ••••••	election fever ••••••	Excitement and activity surrounding an upcoming election. ••••••	vote, poll, ballot, selection, referendum ••••••	appointment, selection without voting ••••••	general election, presidential election, election campaign, election results ••••••
#1757 🗳️ ••••••	electoral /ɪˈlɛktərəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	related to elections or voting ••••••	The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	voting, electoral system, election-related ••••••	non-electoral, non-voting ••••••	electoral process, electoral system, electoral reform ••••••
#1758 ⚡ ••••••	electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to or operated by electricity. ••••••	The room was lit by an electric lamp. ••••••	electric atmosphere ••••••	A highly charged or exciting environment. ••••••	powered, charged, energized, electronic ••••••	manual, mechanical ••••••	electric car, electric power, electric shock, electric current ••••••
#1759 ⚡ ••••••	electrical /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	related to electricity or the use of electrical power ••••••	The electrical system in the house needs repair. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	power, electric, electronic, voltage-related ••••••	non-electric, mechanical ••••••	electrical system, electrical engineer, electrical power, electrical circuit ••••••
#1760 🔌 ••••••	electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles. ••••••	The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity. ••••••	generate electricity ••••••	To produce electrical power. ••••••	power, energy, current, charge ••••••	darkness, powerlessness ••••••	electricity supply, electricity bill, electricity generation, electricity consumption ••••••
#1761 ⚡ ••••••	electrify /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	electrified ••••••	electrified ••••••	electrifies ••••••	electrifying ••••••	to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely ••••••	The speaker's speech electrified the audience. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	excite, thrill, inspire, energize, stimulate ••••••	bore, calm, depress ••••••	electrify the crowd, electrify the audience, electrify the atmosphere ••••••
#1762 💻 ••••••	electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices. ••••••	She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons. ••••••	electronic device ••••••	A device that operates using electronic circuits. ••••••	digital, automated, computerized, high-tech ••••••	manual, mechanical ••••••	electronic device, electronic music, electronic mail, electronic circuit ••••••
#1763 💻 ••••••	electronics /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components ••••••	He studied electronics at university. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	tech, circuitry, electrotechnology, computing ••••••	mechanics, manual systems ••••••	electronics engineer, consumer electronics, electronics lab, electronics industry ••••••
#1764 💃 ••••••	elegant /ˈɛlɪɡənt/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner ••••••	She looked elegant in her evening gown. ••••••	simple yet elegant ••••••	beautiful and stylish without being complicated ••••••	graceful, stylish, classy, refined, sophisticated ••••••	clumsy, messy, crude ••••••	elegant dress, elegant design, elegant solution, elegant lady ••••••
#1765 🔬 ••••••	element /ˈɛlɪmənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further. ••••••	Trust is a key element of any strong relationship. ••••••	in one's element ••••••	To be in a situation that is natural and comfortable for someone. ••••••	component, part, factor, ingredient, aspect ••••••	whole, entirety ••••••	basic element, chemical element, essential element, natural element ••••••
#1766 📘 ••••••	elementary /ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəri/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to the basic or fundamental aspects of something; simple or easy to understand. ••••••	She gave an elementary explanation of the problem. ••••••	elementary, my dear Watson ••••••	A phrase used to suggest that the solution to a problem is simple. ••••••	basic, fundamental, simple, introductory, rudimentary ••••••	advanced, complex, sophisticated ••••••	elementary school, elementary knowledge, elementary level, elementary course ••••••
#1767 🐘 ••••••	elephant /ˈɛlɪfənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a very large animal with a trunk, long curved tusks, and thick gray skin, found in Africa and Asia ••••••	The elephant sprayed water over itself with its trunk. ••••••	the elephant in the room ••••••	an obvious problem or issue that people avoid discussing ••••••	mammal, giant, pachyderm, tusker ••••••	mouse, insect ••••••	herd of elephants, African elephant, elephant tusks, baby elephant ••••••
#1768 ⬆️ ••••••	elevate /ˈɛlɪveɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	elevated ••••••	elevated ••••••	elevates ••••••	elevating ••••••	To raise or lift something to a higher position; to improve in status, mood, or quality. ••••••	Good music can elevate your mood instantly. ••••••	elevate the discussion ••••••	To raise the level of a conversation to a more serious or intelligent one. ••••••	raise, lift, promote, heighten, uplift ••••••	lower, degrade, depress ••••••	elevate mood, elevate position, elevate status, elevate to ••••••
#1769 🛗 ••••••	elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building ••••••	We took the elevator to the tenth floor. ••••••	elevator pitch ••••••	a brief, persuasive speech to spark interest in an idea or project ••••••	lift, hoist, escalator, platform ••••••	stairs, descent ••••••	take the elevator, elevator door, elevator button, elevator ride ••••••
#1770 ✅ ••••••	eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəbl/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Qualified or allowed to do or receive something. ••••••	Only members are eligible to vote in the election. ••••••	eligible bachelor ••••••	a man considered suitable for marriage ••••••	qualified, suitable, entitled, acceptable ••••••	ineligible, unqualified, unsuitable ••••••	eligible for, eligible candidate, eligible voter, eligible participant ••••••
#1771 ❌ ••••••	eliminate /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	eliminated ••••••	eliminated ••••••	eliminates ••••••	eliminating ••••••	To completely remove or get rid of something. ••••••	The new policy aims to eliminate corruption in the system. ••••••	eliminate the competition ••••••	to defeat or remove rivals ••••••	remove, eradicate, abolish, exterminate, wipe out ••••••	include, accept, retain ••••••	eliminate problem, eliminate risk, eliminate waste, eliminate need ••••••
#1772 ❌ ••••••	elimination ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The complete removal or destruction of something. ••••••	The elimination of emissions is a priority. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	removal, eradication ••••••	inclusion, addition ••••••	- ••••••
#1773 👑 ••••••	elite /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities. ••••••	Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event. ••••••	social elite ••••••	The most powerful or influential members of society. ••••••	aristocracy, upper class, nobility, high society ••••••	commoners, masses ••••••	elite group, elite class, elite athlete, elite institution ••••••
#1774 ➕ ••••••	else /ɛls/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	In addition; besides. ••••••	Is there anything else you need? ••••••	or else ••••••	Used to warn of unpleasant consequences if something is not done. ••••••	besides, otherwise, additionally, furthermore ••••••	nothing, none ••••••	anything else, someone else, somewhere else, nothing else ••••••
#1775 🌍 ••••••	elsewhere /ˈɛlswɛr/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	In, at, or to some other place. ••••••	If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	somewhere else, another place, away, outside ••••••	here, nearby ••••••	go elsewhere, look elsewhere, live elsewhere, seek elsewhere ••••••
#1776 🚢 ••••••	embark /ɪmˈbɑːrk/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	embarked ••••••	embarked ••••••	embarks ••••••	embarking ••••••	to begin a journey, project, or activity ••••••	She decided to embark on a new career in medicine. ••••••	embark on a journey ••••••	to start an important project or trip ••••••	start, commence, initiate, begin, undertake ••••••	end, finish, conclude ••••••	embark on a journey, embark on a project, embark on an adventure ••••••
#1777 😳 ••••••	embarrass /ɪmˈbærəs/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	embarrassed ••••••	embarrassed ••••••	embarrasses ••••••	embarrassing ••••••	to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed ••••••	His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone. ••••••	embarrass oneself ••••••	to make oneself look foolish or awkward ••••••	humiliate, shame, discomfort, mortify, disconcert ••••••	encourage, comfort, flatter ••••••	feel embarrassed, deeply embarrassed, embarrass someone ••••••
#1778 😳 ••••••	embarrassed /ɪmˈbærəst/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something ••••••	He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name. ••••••	embarrassed silence ••••••	an uncomfortable quietness after something awkward happens ••••••	ashamed, awkward, uneasy, flustered, humiliated ••••••	confident, proud, relaxed ••••••	feel embarrassed, look embarrassed, deeply embarrassed, embarrassed smile ••••••
#1779 😳 ••••••	Embarrassing /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating ••••••	It was embarrassing when I forgot her name. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	humiliating, awkward, shameful, uncomfortable ••••••	comfortable, pleasant, dignified, proud ••••••	embarrassing moment, embarrassing situation, embarrassing mistake ••••••
#1780 😳 ••••••	embarrassment /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness ••••••	Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	shame, awkwardness, discomfort, humiliation ••••••	pride, confidence, composure ••••••	public embarrassment, social embarrassment, cause embarrassment ••••••
#1781 🏛️ ••••••	embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the official residence or offices of an ambassador ••••••	He works at the French embassy in Dhaka. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	consulate, diplomatic mission, embassy office ••••••	home, private office ••••••	foreign embassy, embassy staff, embassy office ••••••
#1782 📎 ••••••	embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	embedded ••••••	embedded ••••••	embeds ••••••	embedding ••••••	to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context ••••••	The journalist was embedded with the military unit. ••••••	embed in memory ••••••	to remain strongly remembered ••••••	implant, insert, fix, ingrain, lodge ••••••	remove, extract, detach ••••••	embed code, embed in, embedded system, deeply embedded ••••••
#1783 🌟 ••••••	embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	embodied ••••••	embodied ••••••	embodies ••••••	embodying ••••••	To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling. ••••••	She embodies the spirit of generosity. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	personify, represent, manifest, express, exemplify ••••••	conceal, obscure, suppress ••••••	embody the spirit, embodies values, embodies the idea, embody tradition ••••••
#1784 🤗 ••••••	embrace /ɛmˈbreɪs/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	embraced ••••••	embraced ••••••	embraces ••••••	embracing ••••••	to hold someone closely in your arms, or to accept or support something willingly ••••••	They embraced each other after a long separation. ••••••	embrace change ••••••	to accept new ideas or situations willingly ••••••	hug, accept, adopt, welcome, support ••••••	reject, exclude, avoid ••••••	embrace opportunity, embrace culture, embrace diversity, embrace technology ••••••
#1785 🌅 ••••••	emerge /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	emerged ••••••	emerged ••••••	emerges ••••••	emerging ••••••	to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something ••••••	New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows. ••••••	emerge from the shadows ••••••	to become known or visible after being hidden or unknown ••••••	appear, arise, surface, materialize, develop ••••••	disappear, vanish, fade ••••••	emerge from, emerge as, clearly emerge, new trends emerge ••••••
#1786 🌱 ••••••	emergence /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence ••••••	The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	appearance, rise, development, arrival ••••••	disappearance, decline ••••••	emergence of, sudden emergence, gradual emergence ••••••
#1787 🚑 ••••••	emergency /ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action. ••••••	The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency. ••••••	emergency room ••••••	A hospital department where urgent cases are treated. ••••••	crisis, urgency, disaster, accident ••••••	safety, routine ••••••	emergency services, emergency room, in case of emergency, emergency exit ••••••
#1788 💨 ••••••	emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The act of releasing something, especially gas, heat, or light. ••••••	Car engines are a major source of carbon emissions. ••••••	greenhouse gas emissions ••••••	Gases released into the atmosphere that contribute to climate change. ••••••	discharge, release, output, radiation ••••••	absorption, intake ••••••	carbon emission, control emission, emission level, reduce emissions ••••••
#1789 💨 ••••••	emit /ɪˈmɪt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	emitted ••••••	emitted ••••••	emits ••••••	emitting ••••••	to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas ••••••	The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere. ••••••	emit a sigh ••••••	to let out a sound of relief or frustration ••••••	release, discharge, exhale, radiate, give off ••••••	absorb, contain, withhold ••••••	emit light, emit sound, emit radiation, emit gas ••••••
#1790 ❤️ ••••••	emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. ••••••	She was overwhelmed with emotion when she heard the news. ••••••	mixed emotions ••••••	Conflicting feelings about a situation. ••••••	feeling, sentiment, passion, mood ••••••	apathy, indifference ••••••	show emotion, strong emotion, control emotion, express emotion ••••••
#1791 😭 ••••••	emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Relating to a person’s feelings, or easily affected by them. ••••••	He gave an emotional speech about his childhood. ••••••	emotional support ••••••	Comfort and reassurance provided to someone in distress. ••••••	sensitive, passionate, sentimental, expressive ••••••	unemotional, detached, indifferent ••••••	emotional speech, emotional moment, emotional response, emotional support ••••••
#1792 💓 ••••••	emotionally /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions ••••••	She became emotionally attached to her pet. ••••••	emotionally drained ••••••	feeling exhausted due to strong emotional experiences ••••••	feelingly, sensitively, passionately, sentimentally, affectively ••••••	coldly, indifferently ••••••	emotionally strong, emotionally stable, emotionally attached, emotionally drained ••••••
#1793 🔍 ••••••	emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	special importance or prominence given to something ••••••	The teacher placed great emphasis on regular practice. ••••••	place emphasis on ••••••	to give special importance to something ••••••	stress, importance, weight, significance, priority ••••••	insignificance, triviality ••••••	put emphasis, strong emphasis, emphasis on quality, emphasis added ••••••
#1794 📢 ••••••	emphasize /ˈɛmfəsaɪz/ verb ••••••	••••••	emphasized ••••••	emphasized ••••••	emphasizes ••••••	emphasizing ••••••	to give special importance or attention to something ••••••	She emphasized the need for honesty in her speech. ••••••	cannot emphasize enough ••••••	used to strongly stress the importance of something ••••••	highlight, stress, underline, accentuate, point out ••••••	downplay, ignore, overlook ••••••	emphasize importance, emphasize need, emphasize role, emphasize strongly ••••••
#1795 🏰 ••••••	empire /ˈempaɪər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government ••••••	The Roman Empire lasted for centuries. ••••••	build an empire ••••••	to create a large and powerful organization or business ••••••	kingdom, realm, dominion, federation, sovereignty ••••••	colony, dependency ••••••	Roman empire, British empire, build an empire, vast empire ••••••
#1796 🔬 ••••••	empirical /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/ adjective ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	based on observation or experience rather than theory ••••••	The theory needs to be supported by empirical data. ••••••	empirical evidence ••••••	information gained through observation or experiment ••••••	observed, experimental, factual, practical, real ••••••	theoretical, hypothetical ••••••	empirical evidence, empirical research, empirical study, empirical data ••••••
#1797 👔 ••••••	employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	employed ••••••	employed ••••••	employs ••••••	employing ••••••	to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively ••••••	The company plans to employ more engineers next year. ••••••	gainful employment ••••••	work that provides a steady income ••••••	hire, recruit, engage, utilize, appoint ••••••	dismiss, fire, discharge ••••••	employ workers, employ staff, employ methods, employ strategies ••••••