Words Containing E
Welcome to a world of words where the letter E reigns supreme! Dive into a playful parade of expressions, each sparkling with the presence of this essential vowel. Whether you're a word wizard or a casual enthusiast, prepare to explore and enjoy the many facets of E-filled language!
2 letter words
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| me | 4 | a state in New England | - |
| we | 5 | The plural nominative case of the pronoun of the first person; the word with which a person in speaking or writing denotes a number or company of which he is one, as the subject of an action expressed by a verb. | - |
| he | 5 | a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas) | - |
| be | 4 | be priced at | - |
| em | 4 | a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing | - |
| eh | 5 | - | - |
| de | 3 | a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies | - |
| ex | 9 | a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife | all his exes live in Texas |
| er | 2 | a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium | - |
| ed | 3 | impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis | - |
| el | 2 | angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | - |
| ye | 5 | The plural of the pronoun of the second person in the nominative case. | - |
| es | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons | - |
| en | 2 | half the width of an em | - |
| et | 2 | - | - |
| te | 2 | a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold | - |
| ne | 2 | the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees | - |
| ew | 5 | military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum | - |
| ee | 2 | the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication | - |
| pe | 4 | the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| ae | 2 | - | - |
| fe | 5 | a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | - |
| oe | 2 | - | - |
| ea | 2 | the Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element | - |
| ef | 5 | - | - |
| re | 2 | a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum | - |
| ze | 11 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| the | 6 | A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning. | - |
| are | 3 | a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters | - |
| get | 4 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| she | 6 | This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of. | - |
| one | 3 | (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier | that is one fine dog |
| her | 6 | The form of the objective and the possessive case of the personal pronoun she. | I saw her with her purse out |
| see | 3 | take charge of or deal with | Could you see about lunch? |
| let | 3 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| yes | 6 | an affirmative | I was hoping for a yes |
| hey | 9 | - | - |
| new | 6 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| die | 4 | cut or shape with a die | - |
| eat | 3 | take in food; used of animals only | This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat |
| use | 3 | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | - |
| bye | 8 | an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent | he had a bye in the first round |
| yet | 6 | used after a superlative | the largest drug bust yet |
| end | 4 | a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold | - |
| men | 5 | the force of workers available | - |
| few | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number | a few weeks ago |
| set | 3 | an unofficial association of people or groups | the smart set goes there |
| met | 5 | - | - |
| bed | 6 | a depression forming the ground under a body of water | he searched for treasure on the ocean bed |
| red | 4 | the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue | the company operated in the red last year |
| sex | 10 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus |
| ten | 3 | one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face | - |
| lie | 3 | assume a reclining position | lie down on the bed until you feel better |
| bet | 5 | the money risked on a gamble | - |
| eye | 6 | the organ of sight | - |
| age | 4 | a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises | she was now of school age |
| sea | 3 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| ice | 5 | diamonds | look at the ice on that dame! |
| tea | 3 | a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves | tea has fragrant white flowers |
| key | 10 | a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | - |
| joe | 10 | - | - |
| owe | 6 | be in debt | She owes me $200 |
| ben | 5 | a mountain or tall hill | they were climbing the ben |
| leg | 4 | a part of a forked or branching shape | - |
| lee | 3 | United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) | - |
| beg | 6 | make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | - |
| due | 4 | capable of being assigned or credited to | the cancellation of the concert was due to the rain |
| yep | 8 | - | - |
| wet | 6 | very drunk | - |
| tie | 3 | a social or business relationship | he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team |
| per | 5 | Through; by means of; through the agency of; by; for; for each. | per annum |
| ate | 3 | goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment | - |
| ear | 3 | the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear | - |
| pee | 5 | eliminate urine | - |
| eve | 6 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| led | 4 | diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used | - |
| egg | 5 | oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| have | 10 | serve oneself to, or consume regularly | - |
| here | 7 | to this place (especially toward the speaker) | come here, please |
| they | 10 | The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. | - |
| like | 8 | prefer or wish to do something | Would you like to come along to the movies? |
| come | 8 | come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example | he comes from humble origins |
| well | 7 | in a manner affording benefit or advantage | she married well |
| yeah | 10 | not only so, but | - |
| when | 10 | - | - |
| time | 6 | a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | do you know what time it is? |
| take | 8 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | - |
| them | 9 | The objective case of they. | - |
| then | 7 | subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | then he left |
| were | 7 | - | - |
| some | 6 | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | some forty people came |
| tell | 4 | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | - |
| been | 6 | - | - |
| more | 6 | (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree | more land |
| need | 5 | have need of | - |
| very | 10 | being the exact same one; not any other: | on this very spot |
| make | 10 | put in order or neaten | make the bed |
| love | 7 | sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people | his lovemaking disgusted her |
| give | 8 | be the cause or source of | - |
| over | 7 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the affair is over, ended, finished |
| mean | 6 | (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | - |
| even | 7 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | looked sick and felt even worse |
| help | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | they hired additional help to finish the work |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| home | 9 | (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | he ruled that the runner failed to touch home |
| does | 5 | - | - |
| name | 6 | assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to | They named their son David |
| keep | 10 | the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress | - |
| nice | 6 | done with delicacy and skill | a nice bit of craft |
| feel | 7 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | the feel of the city excited him |
| ever | 7 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | ever hoping to strike it rich |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| made | 7 | produced by a manufacturing process | bought some made goods at the local store; rope and nails |
| done | 5 | having finished or arrived at completion | certain to make history before he's done |
| left | 7 | the hand that is on the left side of the body | jab with your left |
| came | 8 | - | - |
| hear | 7 | get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | - |
| same | 6 | a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer | - |
| care | 6 | prefer or wish to do something | Do you care to try this dish? |
| next | 11 | immediately following in time or order | next in line |
| hell | 7 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | - |
| dead | 6 | devoid of physical sensation; numb | his gums were dead from the novocain |
| else | 4 | - | - |
| went | 7 | - | - |
| move | 9 | give an incentive for action | This moved me to sacrifice my career |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| there | 8 | to or toward that place; away from the speaker | go there around noon! |
| where | 11 | - | - |
| never | 8 | not ever; at no time in the past or future | I have never been to China |
| these | 8 | - | - |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| after | 8 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| leave | 8 | leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking | leave it as is |
| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
| three | 8 | being one more than two | - |
| being | 8 | the state or fact of existing | a point of view gradually coming into being |
| alone | 5 | without anybody else or anything else | the child stayed home alone |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| heard | 9 | detected or perceived by the sense of hearing | a conversation heard through the wall |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| phone | 10 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| sleep | 7 | a period of time spent sleeping | he felt better after a little sleep |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| speak | 11 | exchange thoughts; talk with | - |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| women | 10 | - | - |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| break | 11 | (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving | he was up two breaks in the second set |
| honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| quite | 14 | of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) | her victory was quite something |
| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| order | 6 | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy | - |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| tried | 6 | tested and proved useful or correct | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| really | 9 | used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal | a really enjoyable evening |
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| before | 11 | earlier in time; previously | I had known her before |
| better | 8 | (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable | it would be better to speak to him |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| mother | 11 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| course | 8 | general line of orientation | the river takes a southern course |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| called | 9 | - | - |
| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
| pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| forget | 10 | leave behind unintentionally | - |
| anyone | 9 | One taken at random rather than by selection; anybody. | - |
| change | 12 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | The car changed lanes |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| inside | 7 | on the inside | inside, the car is a mess |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| happen | 13 | come upon, as if by accident; meet with | I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here |
| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| moment | 10 | having important effects or influence | virtue is of more moment than security |
| become | 12 | undergo a change or development | - |
| behind | 12 | of timepieces | my watch is running behind |
| chance | 13 | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances | now is your chance |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| reason | 6 | present reasons and arguments | - |
| either | 9 | - | - |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| office | 14 | a job in an organization | - |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| coffee | 14 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| street | 6 | a situation offering opportunities | he worked both sides of the street |
| return | 6 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | the average return was about 5% |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| longer | 7 | a person with a strong desire for something | a longer for money |
| secret | 8 | not openly made known | a secret marriage |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| worked | 14 | - | - |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| believe | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I believe her to be very smart |
| someone | 9 | a human being | - |
| another | 10 | any of various alternatives; some other | put it off to another (or some other) day |
| already | 11 | - | - |
| brother | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| problem | 13 | a source of difficulty | what's the problem? |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| anymore | 12 | at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative | Alice doesn't live here anymore |
| welcome | 14 | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival | - |
| between | 12 | in the interval | dancing all the dances with little rest between |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| promise | 11 | make a prediction about; tell in advance | - |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| perfect | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a perfect idiot |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| himself | 15 | An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; used as a subject usually with he; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | he himself will bear the blame as it is himself who saved himself |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| evening | 11 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| changed | 14 | changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism | - |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| imagine | 10 | form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case | - |
| decided | 12 | recognizable; marked | at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
| forever | 13 | without interruption | - |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| asshole | 10 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| worried | 11 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | worried parents |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| present | 9 | perform (a play), especially on a stage | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| message | 10 | what a communication that is about something is about | - |
| respect | 11 | (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point | it differs in that respect |
| general | 8 | a general officer of the highest rank | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| remember | 14 | keep in mind for attention or consideration | - |
| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| everyone | 14 | Everybody; commonly separated, every one. | - |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| children | 14 | - | - |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| accident | 13 | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | winning the lottery was a happy accident |
| marriage | 11 | two people who are married to each other | his second marriage was happier than the first |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
| terrible | 10 | causing fear or dread or terror | a terrible curse |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| promised | 13 | - | - |
| pregnant | 11 | rich in significance or implication | - |
| involved | 15 | highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | the plot was too involved |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| complete | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a complete coward |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| interest | 8 | be on the mind of | - |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| nonsense | 8 | ornamental objects of no great value | - |
| innocent | 10 | not knowledgeable about something specified | American tourists wholly innocent of French |
| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| pressure | 10 | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | - |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| greatest | 9 | highest in quality | - |
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9 letter words
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| attention | 9 | the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | - |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| afternoon | 12 | a conventional expression of greeting or farewell | - |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| beginning | 13 | serving to begin | the beginning canto of the poem |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| apartment | 13 | a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house | - |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| professor | 14 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| excellent | 18 | very good; of the highest quality | made an excellent speech |
| necessary | 14 | anything indispensable | - |
| breakfast | 18 | eat an early morning meal | We breakfast at seven |
| apologize | 21 | acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | I apologized for being late |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| emergency | 17 | a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage | - |
| destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| therefore | 15 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | therefore X must be true |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| concerned | 14 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | a memorandum to those concerned |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| everything | 20 | - | - |
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
| government | 16 | the act of governing; exercising authority | he had considerable experience of government |
| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| impossible | 16 | totally unlikely | - |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| everywhere | 22 | to or in any or all places | You find fast food stores everywhere |
| experience | 21 | go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | experience vertigo |
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| appreciate | 16 | be fully aware of; realize fully | Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter? |
| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| department | 15 | a specialized division of a large organization | you'll find it in the hardware department |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| connection | 14 | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination | - |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| conference | 17 | an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | - |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| impressive | 17 | producing a strong effect | gave an impressive performance as Othello |
| attractive | 15 | having power to arouse interest | an attractive opportunity |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| atmosphere | 17 | a particular environment or surrounding influence | there was an atmosphere of excitement |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| experiment | 21 | the testing of an idea | it was an experiment in living |
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Step into the enchanting world of words containing E, where this common yet captivating letter weaves its magic through the English language. Whether it’s adding a dash of elegance to a sentence, or changing the entire pronunciation of a word, E holds a special place in our linguistic hearts. From its pivotal role in everyday communication to its sneaky appearances in high-scoring Scrabble words and Wordle mysteries, the letter E proves to be an indispensable character. Let's explore how E influences language, making these words uniquely engaging.
About words containing E
The letter E is the most frequently used letter in the English language, gracing our texts with its presence more than any other. Its versatility makes it integral to forming words that are not only essential but also expressive. E can change the entire meaning of a word depending on its position. For example, consider the subtle shift from "red" to "reed" with the addition of an E! This simple letter can transform vowels, softening or sharpening the sounds they produce, turning flat phrases into melodies of speech.
In terms of pronunciation, E is a shapeshifter. It can be silent, as in the end of "kite", or it can be loud and proud, as in "eager". Its ability to alter the sound of neighboring letters gives it a unique power in word formation. Without it, sentences would falter, and expressions would lose their charm. E is not just a letter; it's the unsung hero of clarity and creativity in communication.
Popular word examples
The magic of E is evident in some of the most popular words we use every day. Let's dive into a few:
Elephant
- Definition: A large mammal known for its trunk and large ears.
- Example in a Sentence: The elephant wandered gracefully across the savannah.
- Fun Fact: The word "elephant" comes from the Greek word "elephas," meaning ivory.
Envelope
- Definition: A paper container used to enclose a letter or document.
- Example in a Sentence: She sealed the envelope and sent it on its way.
- Fun Fact: The term "envelope" was first used in the 17th century.
Excellent
- Definition: Extremely good or outstanding.
- Example in a Sentence: The dinner was excellent, leaving everyone satisfied.
- Fun Fact: "Excellent" comes from the Latin word "excellere," meaning to surpass.
Energy
- Definition: The strength and vitality required for sustained activity.
- Example in a Sentence: After a good night's sleep, he had plenty of energy for the day.
- Fun Fact: The concept of energy has been around since ancient Greece and Rome.
Exercise
- Definition: Activity requiring physical effort to improve health and fitness.
- Example in a Sentence: Regular exercise is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Fun Fact: The idea of exercising for health dates back to ancient civilizations.
Elephantine
- Definition: Resembling or characteristic of an elephant, especially in being large, clumsy, or awkward.
- Example in a Sentence: The elephantine sculpture was the centerpiece of the exhibit.
- Fun Fact: Used metaphorically, "elephantine" can describe something enormous or ungainly.
Engage
- Definition: To occupy, attract, or involve someone's interest or attention.
- Example in a Sentence: The speaker managed to engage the audience with her compelling story.
- Fun Fact: "Engage" stems from the French word "engager," which means to pledge.
Elevate
- Definition: Raise or lift something up to a higher position.
- Example in a Sentence: The platform began to elevate slowly.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the Latin "elevare," meaning to lighten or raise up.
Element
- Definition: A part or aspect of something, especially one that is essential or characteristic.
- Example in a Sentence: Trust is a critical element in any relationship.
- Fun Fact: In ancient philosophy, elements were considered to be earth, water, air, and fire.
Enigma
- Definition: A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
- Example in a Sentence: The case remained an enigma for detectives.
- Fun Fact: "Enigma" comes from the Greek word "ainigma," which means riddle.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble aficionados, words containing E can rack up those points!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzal | 25 | A brightly colored bird native to Central America. |
| Exequy | 25 | A funeral procession. |
| Zephyr | 20 | A gentle, mild breeze. |
| Jezebel | 25 | An impudent, shameless, or morally unrestrained woman. |
| Bequest | 18 | A legacy or something left to someone in a will. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For all you Wordle warriors out there, here are some five-letter wonders featuring E:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Elder | A person who is older or in a higher rank. |
| Elate | Make (someone) ecstatically happy. |
| Eject | Force or throw something out, typically in a violent way. |
| Ember | A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. |
| Fewer | A smaller number of people or things. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the peculiar and unexplored with these rare words containing E:
Epergne
- Definition: An ornamental centerpiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit, flowers, or sweetmeats.
- Interesting Fact: Epergnes were particularly popular during the Victorian era.
- Example in a Sentence: The antique epergne was the highlight of her collection.
Esurient
- Definition: Hungry or greedy.
- Interesting Fact: This word has Latin roots, stemming from "esurire," meaning to be hungry.
- Example in a Sentence: His esurient appetite was unmatched at the banquet.
Emollient
- Definition: Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
- Interesting Fact: Often found in skincare products, emollients help prevent dryness.
- Example in a Sentence: The emollient cream relieved her dry skin almost instantly.
Ephemeral
- Definition: Lasting for a very short time.
- Interesting Fact: Ephemeral art, such as sand sculptures, is appreciated for its transient beauty.
- Example in a Sentence: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, disappearing within minutes.
Exsanguinate
- Definition: To drain of blood.
- Interesting Fact: This term is often used in medical contexts or dramatic literature.
- Example in a Sentence: The horror film featured a vampire attempting to exsanguinate its victims.
Effulgent
- Definition: Shining brightly; radiant.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin word "effulgere," meaning to shine out.
- Example in a Sentence: Her effulgent smile lit up the room.
Ersatz
- Definition: Made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one.
- Interesting Fact: This word originated in Germany, particularly during times when resources were scarce.
- Example in a Sentence: The ersatz coffee didn’t quite satisfy his craving.
Final words
Whether you're crafting a cunning sentence, conquering a Scrabble board, or cracking a Wordle puzzle, words containing E are your trusty sidekicks. They enrich our vocabulary, offering a delightful mix of commonality and peculiarity. So next time you encounter an E in your linguistic journey, celebrate its subtle yet significant role in the tapestry of language.
