| E |
abbreviation of "east." |
| e |
the fifth letter of the English alphabet. [2 definitions] |
| e- |
from; out of. |
| each |
every one of two or more. [3 definitions] |
| each other |
each the other (used to show reciprocity). |
| eager |
having or showing an impatient desire; anticipating enthusiastically. |
| eagle |
any of various birds of prey that are similar to but usu. larger than hawks. [3 definitions] |
| ear1 |
the organ of hearing in man and vertebrate animals. [4 definitions] |
| ear2 |
the seed-bearing part of a plant such as corn. [2 definitions] |
| earache |
a persisting pain in the middle or inner ear. |
| eardrum |
a membrane that separates the middle ear from the outer ear and that vibrates when sound waves strike it. (See tympanic membrane.) |
| earl |
a British nobleman who is ranked above a viscount and below a marquess. An earl is the British equivalent of a count. |
| earlobe |
the fleshy lower part of the outer ear. |
| early |
in the first stage of a time period. [10 definitions] |
| earmuff |
one of a pair of protective pads joined by an adjustable headband and worn over the ears, as against cold. |
| earn |
to receive in return for work or service. [4 definitions] |
| earnest1 |
having or showing a serious intention or manner. [3 definitions] |
| earnings |
money received as pay; wages. [2 definitions] |
| earphone |
the part of a telephone, radio set, music player or the like that fits over or into the ear for receiving sound. |
| earring |
an ornament worn on the earlobe. |
| earth |
(often cap.) the fifth largest planet in the solar system, which is third in order from the sun and has a diameter of about 7,930 miles. [4 definitions] |