Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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Ear

noun
/ɪə(r)/

the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other animals

"She whispered something in his ear."

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Ear-ring

noun
/ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear

"Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention."

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early

adjective/adverb
/ˈɜːrli/

before the usual or expected time

"She arrived early to the meeting."

verb
/ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

"The government has earmarked funds for education."

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earn

verb
/ɜːrn/

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.

"She worked hard to earn enough money for college."

noun
/ˈɜːrnər/

A person who earns money through work or business

"She is the primary earner in her family."

adjective
/ˈɜːrnɪst/

showing sincere and intense conviction

"She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty."

noun
/ˈɜːnɪŋz/

money obtained in return for labor or services

"Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family."

noun
/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

"He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night."

noun
/ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

the range or distance within which a sound can be heard

"The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents."

adjective
/ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

extremely loud or piercing sound

"The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone."

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Earth

noun
/ɜːrθ/

the planet we live on; soil or ground

"The astronauts looked back at the Earth from space."

noun
/ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

"The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil."

adjective
/ˈɜːr.θən/

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

"The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage."

noun
/ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

"The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer."

noun
/ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

"The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls."

adjective
/ˈɜːrθli/

relating to the physical world as opposed to the spiritual or heavenly; worldly

"He was more concerned with earthly pleasures than spiritual matters."

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noun
/ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/

a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action

"A strong earthquake hit the city last night."

adjective
/ˈɜːrθi/

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse

"The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms."

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Ease

noun/verb
/iːz/

absence of difficulty or effort; to make something less serious or severe

"Meditation helps ease stress."

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easel

noun
/ˈiːzl̩/

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

"The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint."

adverb
/ˈiːzəli/

without difficulty or effort

"He solved the problem easily."

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east

noun
/iːst/

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

"The sun rises in the east."

adjective
/ˈiːstərn/

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of the east.

"They traveled to the eastern part of the country."

adverb
/ˈiːstwədz/

towards the east; in an eastern direction

"The river flows eastwards into the ocean."

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easy

adjective
/ˈiːzi/

not difficult; requiring little effort

"The exam was surprisingly easy."

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Easy-chair

noun
/ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

"He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work."

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eat

verb
/iːt/

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

"They eat breakfast together every morning."

adjective
/ˈiːtəbl̩/

suitable or safe for eating

"The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty."

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eating

verb
/ˈiːtɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

"They were eating dinner when the phone rang."

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noun
/ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

"Developing good eating habits leads to better health."

verb
/ˈiːvzdrɒp/

to secretly listen to a conversation

"She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation."

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Ebb

verb
/ɛb/

to recede, decline, or lessen gradually, often referring to the tide or emotions

"Her confidence began to ebb after the repeated failures."

noun
/ˈeb.taɪd/

the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling

"During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach."

noun
/ɪˈbʊliəns/

the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy

"The teacher's ebullience inspired her students."

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adjective
/ɪˈbʊliənt/

cheerful and full of energy

"She was ebullient after receiving the good news."

adjective
/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

"The artist was known for his eccentric style."

noun
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange

"His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood."

noun
/ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

A member of the clergy or church official.

"The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics."

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noun
/ˈɛʃəlɒn/

A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

"She quickly rose to the upper echelon of the company."

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Echo

noun, verb
/ˈɛkəʊ/

a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again; to repeat or reflect a sound or idea.

"Her laughter echoed through the empty hall."

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verb
ˈɛkəʊd

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

"The words of gratitude echoed in his heart."

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eclat

noun
/eɪˈklɑː/

Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.

"The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat."

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adjective
/ɪˈklɛktɪk/

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

"Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop."

noun
/ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

"The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements."

noun, verb
/ɪˈklɪps/

The blocking of light from one celestial body by another; to overshadow or outshine something.

"The solar eclipse drew thousands of spectators to the field."

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ecliptic

noun, adjective
/ɪˈklɪptɪk/

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

"The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun."

eco-friendly technologies definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

"Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution."

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noun
ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.

"Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation."

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noun
ˈiːkəʊˈtʊəˌrɪzəm

Tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments.

"Eco-tourism promotes environmental conservation through travel."