Found 182 articles starting with E:
E.g. vs. I.e.Abbreviations are always a great solution for people who type or write fast and need to shorten th... |
Both abbreviations are actually for Latin, not English words.Id est (i.e.) is Latin for “that is.”Exempli gratia (e.g.) is the Latin “for example.”If the ph... |
Eager vs. Anxious: Navigating Emotions in Language When expressing anticipation or excitement, the terms "eager" and "anxious" are often used interchangeably, but they convey different emotional states. This article aims to clarify the di... |
earnest adjective and noun |
easily adverb |
easy adjective |
With “eatable” and “edible”, it is clear that the matter isn’t about similar spelling or about doubting whether one word is correct and the other is wrong, invented or misspelled. Both words are known as correct, and probably every English user can d... |
ebullient - adjective |
eccentric - noun |
Introduction The words 'Economical' and 'Economics' are closely related but serve different linguistic purposes and are often used in different contexts. In this article, we will delve into their differences and similarities, with a focus... |
Introduction The words 'Economize' and 'Economy' are often used in discussions related to saving resources or managing finances. However, they serve different linguistic purposes and have unique grammatical features. In this article, we w... |
ecstasy noun |
ecstatic adjective |
education noun |
Education vs. Experience: Where to Place What, Where on Your Resume When it comes to deciding if you should place education before experience or vice versa on your resume, the truth of the matter is that it depends on a number of considerations. ... |
efface - verb |
effect noun and verb |
The cause and effect story ... |
Another pair of words that can generate a lot of confusion if used wrongly, is represented by “effective” and “affective”. Misspelling or replacing them one with the other is an often mistake, easy to make, because the only difference between them is... |
effete - adjective |
efficacious - adjective |
If you find it hard to remember when to use "efficacy" and when "efficiency" is preferred, then the explanations we prepared for you below will certainly help you. In fact, it is actually easy to remember when you are spelling it correctly and when i... |
efficiency noun |
efficient adjective |
effrontery - noun |
This Grammar eBook explores the most prevalent grammatical mistakes people make. Each mistake is thoroughly discussed and illustrated with examples in the media and on the Internet.Here's a list of The Top 25 Grammatical Mistakes... |
egoism, egotism - noun |
egregious - adjective |
eight noun |
eighth adjective and noun |
either adjective, adverb, pronoun, and correlative conjunction |
Either vs. Neither"Either" and "neither" represent a pair of words frequently used in the English vocabulary. But these two can be used in so many different contexts that their meanings can become confusing. In addition, they are also ... |
1. With too and so respectively Differences between Either and too (both either and too are used at the end of a sentence) – ... |
Introduction The words 'Elder' and 'Elderly' are often used to describe individuals of advanced age, but they have nuanced differences that can lead to confusion. In this article, we will explore their distinctions and similarities, focus... |
Elicit Elicit is a verb which means t... |
Elicit” and “illicit” are different spellings for the same concept? They seem to be, according to how similarly they are pronounced, and to the fact that somehow, they both refer to something related to information, in various contexts. Seems fair en... |
Elicit is a verb that means “to draw out.”Illicit is an adjective describing unlawful or underhanded behavior or a... |
Elicit: verb, to draw out, to bring forth, to call forth or provoke.Illicit: adjective, not legally perm... |
eligibility - correct spelling eligibility noun |
eligible adjective and noun |
eliminate verb |
Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only incomplete but als... |
A useful power structure is the elliptical clause, also called a truncated clause. The structure consists of a subordinating conjunction (if, though, although, when, while, and many ... |
An elliptical expression is a group of words with certain understood words omitted. Good writers routinely use elliptical expressions. You may punctuate elliptical expressions in two ways: (1) begin the expression with a semicolon, and then insert a ... |
In English language a lot of complex words and forms exist which are not so commonly known by native English... |
verb |
verb |
No spaces come before and after the dash. The dash—a most effective punctuation mark—halts readers in their tracks. Previous: En and Em Dashes... |
verb |
email noun and verb |
Here’s a usage note from Dictionary.com |
verb |
embarrass verb |
embarrassment - correct spelling embarrassment noun |
Embed vs. Imbed: Navigating Variations in Terminology Understanding the differences between "embed" and "imbed" involves recognizing variations in spelling and usage. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "embed" and "imbe... |
embezzle verb |
embezzler noun |
emergency noun |
emigrate, immigrate - vocabulary verb |
Probably seeing them in their written form, “eminent” and “imminent” aren’t very confusing; but once you hear them in conversations, you’ll realize that these words are more similar than you expected. Sounding almost identical, “eminent” and “imminen... |
Eminent means “prominent” or “great.”Something is imminent if it is “impending” or “about to occur.”Example: The spectators rose to their feet as the eminent... |
eminent, imminent - vocabulary adjective |
Empathic vs. Empathetic: Navigating Variations in Empathy Understanding the differences between "empathic" and "empathetic" involves recognizing variations in usage and preference. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "em... |
To feel empathy means "to understand another’s feelings or situation." When you feel empathy for others, you “stand in their shoes” and feel what they’re feeling.If you show symp... |
emperor noun |
emphasis noun |
Emphasise” and “emphasize” are causing quite a lot of controversial opinions and discussions. Some claim that “emphasise” is the misspelling of “emphasize”, others say it’s vice versa, and other believe both forms are correct. So, who’s right? How ar... |
emphasize verb |
Emphasis" is a usual noun, commonly chosen to express the particular meaning or importance of something. But what is the verb for this word? Is it "to emphasize" or "to emphasise"?You might think that one of them is misspelled and the other i... |
Employ Employ is a verb that comes from the middle English imploy and means to give work to someone and pay for it. For exam... |
Introduction The words 'Emu' and 'Emulsion' may appear similar at first glance due to their shared letter sequence 'em,' but they refer to entirely different concepts in the English language. In this article, we will explore their differe... |
verb |
Types of DashesThere are several kinds of dashes, differing from one another in length. There are en dashes (short), em dashes (medium), and 2‑ and 3‑em dashes (long). The term em dash is a printer's term meaning the... |
The doubts created by the pair of words “encase” and “incase” are a normal effect of their similarity in pronunciation and writing. Words that are spelled almost identically often create confusions and are used wrongly, maybe inappropriately repla... |
enclosed please find, please find enclosed, enclosed herewith Boot out all these expressions from your language. In the words of Bryan Garner, they are “archaic deadwood.” Garner, Oxford, p. 124.Instead, try these on for size: Here are the reports you wanted. I enclose ... |
What "enclosed" means probably anybody knows. If not, we'll explain it immediately below. There's nothing difficult about it. What is, anyway, questionable and often confusing, is the correct spelling of this word. If you check literature and publica... |
enclosure noun |
encouragement - correct spelling encouragement noun |
encouraging - correct spelling encouraging verb (present participle of the verb encourage) and adjective |
endeavor noun and verb |
Endeavor vs. EndeavourIf you are asking whether "endeavor" or "endeavour" is a misspelling, then you should kno... |
adjective |
Endemic vs. Epidemic: Navigating Distinctions in Disease Spread Understanding the differences between "endemic" and "epidemic" involves recognizing variations in the prevalence and spread of diseases. This article aims to clarify the dist... |
Spaces Following a PeriodIn word-processed documents, two spaces traditionally follow a sentence-ending period. In documents destined for typesetting, however, ordinarily only one space appears after sentence-ending punctuati... |
Ending a Sentence or Clause with a Preposition Yet Another MythHere we have another myth, which I briefly mentioned in the section on prepositions:Never end a sentence or clause with a preposition. Actually, a sound rule would urge you to ... |
enemy noun |
verb |
engineer noun and verb |
English proper noun and adjective |
The line graph depicts anticipations regarding how many students will study three major languages in the world over a decade between 2020 and 2030.Overall, what stands out from the graph is that there will be steady upward trends in the number of stu... |
verb |
noun |
noun |
verb |
enormity, enormousness - vocabulary noun |
enormous adjective |
These words may both be used to describe something that is “very large.” But enormity has recently begun to take on strongly negative connotations. Enormity implies that something is both “... |
enough adjective, adverb, pronoun, and interjection |
She inquired about the library charges... |
Enquiry vs. Inquiry: Navigating Variations in Usage Understanding the differences between "enquiry" and "inquiry" involves recognizing variations in spelling and regional preferences. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between ... |
Enrol vs. Enroll... |
Most writers use these words interchangeably.But there are some differences. For example, assure is used only in reference to people. You assure your boss. If you insure... |
entirely adverb |
Sometimes, using the right expression for your message can be difficult, especially if there are more similar words referring to the same thing. But the solution to these confusions is simple: you have to understand what each word represents and in w... |
entrance noun and verb |
entrepreneur - correct spelling entrepreneur noun |
envelop verb |
He tore open the envelope as he was enveloped in anguish. ... |
envelope noun |
environment - correct spelling environment noun |
You certainly know what "envision" means, it's not the definition of the word that creates confusions and doubts here, but the spelling. And that's what we're about to discuss in this article. Are both "envision" and "invision" correct? If that's wha... |
Both convoy and envoy are nouns. Convoy can be used as a verb too, as we will see later in the article. Envoy Envoy is derived from the old French word ‘... |
noun |
noun |
noun |
The word equable means “even, tranquil, level.” The word equitable derives from equity and means “fair, just, or relating to a court of equity.”Example: ... |
noun |
equipment noun |
equipped verb (past tense and past participle of the verb equip)Example: They equipped... |
noun |
equivalent adjective and noun |
verb |
err verb |
erudition, erudite - vocabulary noun |
verb |
especially adverb |
Essence Essence is a noun that refers to the quality of something that determines its uniqueness or character, or a gist of something. For example, • The essence of this skit is ... |
essential adjective and noun |
adjective |
Ethics vs. Morals: Navigating Distinctions in Values Understanding the differences between "ethics" and "morals" is essential when discussing principles and values. This article aims to clarify the distinctions between "ethics" and "moral... |
Eulogy vs. Elegy: Navigating Expressions of Remembrance When it comes to expressing words of remembrance or honoring the deceased, the terms "eulogy" and "elegy" are often used. However, they serve distinct purposes and convey different f... |
noun |
Euphemism vs. Euphuism: Navigating Distinctions in Language Understanding the differences between "euphemism" and "euphuism" involves recognizing variations in language and communication. This article aims to clarify the distinctions betw... |
Evade ... |
Evening (noun) – is the time between afternoon and night. The exact time can vary, but essentially it is the time from 4pm-7pm... |
evening noun |
When do I use the words: “every day”?“Every day may not be goodBut there is good in every day.” Alice Morse EarleThe words every day describe the fr... |
Everyday is an adjective used to describe things that are “common” or “ordinary.”Every day describes things that happen daily; it’s a ... |
evident adjective |
verb |
verb |
Evoke vs. InvokeOnly because they end in the same four letters ("-voke"), it doesn't mean that "evoke" and "inv... |
Evoke Evoke means to recall a memory. It could be related to old incidents or emotions. Evoking ‘something’ is not a cons... |
ewe noun |
exaggerate verb |
exaggeration - correct spelling exaggeration noun |
examine verb |
Examples of Nondangling Participles Check out these examples. Notice that the introductory adjective points directly to the grammatical subject: Enacted in 1964, the Civil Rights Act transferred power to the federal gov... |
exceed verb |
Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds. ... |
excellence noun |
excellent adjective |
except preposition, subordinating conjunction, and verb |
exceptional - correct spelling exceptional adjective |
Punctuation is the basic element of English grammar and without it a sentence is not only inc... |
Sometimes the exclamation point goes inside the closing quotations marks. The man cried out: "Fire! There's a fire! Call 911!" (Exclamation point that's part of the quotation goes inside. Notice that no additional pun... |
Exclamation Point Goes Outside Sometimes the exclamation point goes outside the closing quotations marks. When 911 took the call, the operator said, "I'm on a break now"! (Exclamation point showing the writer's exclamation goes outside the ending q... |
adjective |
exercise noun and verb |
exhaust noun and verb |
exhausted adjective and verb (past tense and past participle of the verb exhaust)Example: He was ... |
exhaustion noun |
exhilarate verb |
exhilaration - correct spelling exhilaration noun |
existence noun |
existent adjective |
exorbitant adjective |
expense noun and verb |
experience noun |
experiment noun and verb |
verb |
explanation - correct spelling explanation noun |
verb |
Explicit vs. ImplicitHave you ever confused "explicit" for "implicit" in a sentence, or at least wondered wheth... |
The word explicit means “fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied.” It also means “readily observable,” as in an explicit sign of success. And, of course, explicit... |
All coffee lovers and, in fact, most people that have entered a coffee shop, a bar or a restaurant, know what an espresso is. But what is an "expresso"? Some might get confused by this word, knowing that it doesn't appear in any menu, dictionary, pub... |
verb |
Extortion vs. Blackmail: Navigating Distinctions in Coercion Understanding the differences between "extortion" and "blackmail" involves recognizing distinctions in forms of coercion. This article aims to clarify the meanings, applications... |
extreme adjective |
extremely adverb |
verb |
exuberance adjective |
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