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Words That Start With E for Kids

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  • each – Each means every single one.
  • eager – Eager means you are very excited and ready to do something.
  • eagle – An eagle is a large bird of prey known for its strength and great vision.
  • eagles – Eagles are large birds known for their strength and great eyesight.
  • ear – An ear is a part of your body that lets you hear things.
  • earlier – Earlier means something that happened before another time.
  • early – Early means doing something sooner than normal.
  • earn – Earn means to get something, like money, by working or doing something good.
  • earnest – Earnest means being serious about something.
  • earring – An earring is a small decoration that you put in your ear.
  • ears – Ears are the parts of your body that let you listen to music, talk to friends, and hear all the sounds...
  • earth – Earth is the planet we live on.
  • earthenware – Earthenware is a type of pottery made from clay.
  • earthquake – An earthquake happens when the ground moves suddenly.
  • ease – Ease means to make something easier or to feel relaxed.
  • easily – Easily means you can do something without much trouble.
  • east – East is one of the directions.
  • eastern – Eastern means the direction where the sun comes up in the morning.
  • eastwards – Eastwards means going towards the east.
  • easy – Easy means something that you can do without much trouble.
  • easy-going – Easy-going means someone who is calm and relaxed.
  • eat – To eat is to take food and chew it so your body can use it.
  • eccentric – Eccentric means someone who is a little different or unusual.
  • echo – An echo happens when you make a sound, like yelling, and it bounces back to you.
  • edge – An edge is the part of something that is the furthest away from the middle.
  • edges – Edges are the parts of a shape where two sides come together.
  • edifice – An edifice is a big building, like a school or a hospital.
  • edit – Edit means to change something to make it better.
  • educate – To educate means to teach someone about different subjects, like math or science, so they can understand...
  • effort – Effort means trying hard to do something.
  • egg – An egg is a special kind of food that comes from birds.
  • egg-shaped – Egg-shaped means something that is shaped like an egg.
  • eggplant – Eggplant is a vegetable that is purple and shiny.
  • eggs – Eggs are special because they can turn into baby birds.
  • eight – Eight is a number that you can count.
  • eight-legged – Eight-legged means having eight legs.
  • elaboration – Elaboration means explaining something in more detail.
  • elastic – Elastic is when something can stretch and then return to how it was before.
  • electric – Electric is a word that describes things that need power to run, like when you turn on a light or play...
  • electricity – Electricity is a kind of energy that helps power things like lights, computers, and video games.
  • elements – Elements are special kinds of materials that make up everything in the world.
  • elephant – An elephant is a large animal known for its long trunk, which it uses to grab food and drink water.
  • elevate – Elevate means to lift something up or make it higher.
  • elevator – An elevator is a machine that carries people or things up and down between floors in a building.
  • elf – An elf is a tiny, magical being that usually has pointy ears and lives in stories.
  • elliptic – Elliptic means something that is shaped like an egg or an oval.
  • elliptical – Elliptical means something that is shaped like an egg or an oval.
  • elongate – Elongate means to make something longer.
  • embark – Embark means to start a journey or go on an adventure.
  • embarrassed – Being embarrassed means feeling shy or uncomfortable because something happened that you didn't like.
  • embrace – Embrace means to give someone a big hug.
  • emerg – Emerg means to come out or show up suddenly.
  • emerge – Emerge means to appear or come out from somewhere.
  • emerging – Emerging means something that is starting to come out or be seen.
  • eminent – Eminent means someone who is really good at something or very important.
  • emit – Emit means to give off or send out something.
  • emotion – Emotion is a feeling we have.
  • emotions – Emotions are the different feelings we have.
  • emphasize – Emphasize means to make something more important or to show that it matters a lot.
  • employ – Employ means to give someone a job to do.
  • employment – Employment means having a job where you work and earn money.
  • empty – Empty means there is nothing in something.
  • enchant – Enchant means to make someone feel very happy or amazed, like when a magician does a trick that makes you...
  • enchanted – Enchanted means something that feels magical or wonderful.
  • enchantment – Enchantment is like magic that makes something special or beautiful.
  • enclose – Enclose means to surround something or to keep it inside a certain area.
  • encourage – Encourage means to support someone and help them feel brave to try new things or do their best.
  • encouragement – Encouragement is when you tell someone they can do something and cheer them on, like saying 'You can do it!'.
  • encrust – Encrust means to cover something with a hard layer.
  • end – The end means the last part of something.
  • endangered – Endangered means that some animals or plants are in danger of disappearing because there aren't many of...
  • endearing – Endearing is when something is so sweet or cute that it makes you smile.
  • endless – Endless means there is no end to something.
  • endpoint – An endpoint is like a finish line.
  • enduring – Enduring means being strong and not giving up, even when things are hard.
  • enemy – An enemy is someone who doesn't like you and might want to hurt you or make you sad.
  • energetic – Energetic means you have a lot of energy and feel excited.
  • energy – Energy is the power that helps us do things.
  • enfold – Enfold means to wrap something up or hold it close.
  • engine – An engine is a part of a vehicle, like a car or a train, that makes it move.
  • enhance – Enhance means to make something better or nicer.
  • enjoy – Enjoy means to like something a lot and have a good time doing it.
  • enjoyable – Enjoyable means something that you like to do and makes you feel good.
  • enjoyment – Enjoyment is when you feel really happy and excited about something fun, like playing games or eating ice...
  • enjoys – Enjoys means to have fun or feel happy about something.
  • enlarge – Enlarge means to make something bigger than it was before.
  • enormous – Enormous means something that is very, very big.
  • enquiry – An enquiry is when you ask questions to learn more about something.
  • ensue – When something happens and then something else happens right after, we say that the second thing ensues.
  • enter – Enter means to go into a place.
  • entertainment – Entertainment is when you do things that make you happy, like playing outside, watching movies, or...
  • enthusiastic – Enthusiastic means being really excited and happy about something.
  • entire – Entire means the whole thing.
  • entrance – An entrance is the place where you go in to a building or a room.
  • entry – Entry is when you go into a place, like when you enter a house or a game.
  • enumerate – Enumerate means to list things one by one.
  • enumeration – Enumeration means making a list of things.
  • envelope – An envelope is a special kind of paper that you use to hold a letter or a card.
  • environment – The environment is all the things around us, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the plants...
  • envision – Envision means to imagine something in your mind.
  • episodes – Episodes are parts of a TV show or series.
  • equal – Equal means that two things are the same in amount or value.
  • equation – An equation is like a math sentence that shows that two things are the same.
  • equivalent – Equivalent means that two things are the same or equal.
  • er – "Er" is a sound we make when we are thinking or not sure what to say.
  • erase – To erase means to remove something that was written or drawn.
  • err – Err means to make a mistake or to be unsure about something.
  • error – An error is a mistake or something that doesn't happen the right way.
  • escalator – An escalator is a special kind of stairs that moves.
  • escapable – Escapable means something you can get away from.
  • esteem – Esteem means to think good things about yourself or someone else.
  • estimate – Estimate means to guess how much or how many something is, but not exactly.
  • estimated – Estimated means making a good guess about something.
  • eternal – Eternal means something that lasts forever and never ends.
  • eucalypt – Eucalypt trees are special trees that come from Australia.
  • eucalyptus – Eucalyptus is a type of tree that grows tall and has long, green leaves.
  • eurocent – A eurocent is a small coin used in Europe.
  • evasive – Evasive means not wanting to answer a question directly.
  • even – Even means something that is equal or balanced.
  • evening – Evening is the part of the day after afternoon and before night.
  • events – Events are things that happen at a certain time, like a school play or a holiday celebration.
  • eventually – Eventually means that something will happen after a while, but not right away.
  • everlasting – Everlasting means something that goes on forever and never stops, like a friendship or a beautiful memory.
  • everyday – Everyday means something you do regularly, like going to school or playing with your friends.
  • everything – Everything means all the things that exist.
  • exact – Exact means something is just right or perfect.
  • exactly – Exactly means something is correct or true without any mistakes.
  • exaggerate – Exaggerate means to make something sound bigger or more important than it really is.
  • examination – An examination is like a test where you show what you know.
  • example – An example is something that shows you what something is like.
  • excavation – Excavation means digging in the ground to find things like dirt, rocks, or even old things like bones or...
  • excellent – Excellent means something is very, very good.
  • exceptional – Exceptional means something is really, really good or special.
  • exchange – Exchange is when you swap things with someone.
  • excitable – Excitable means someone who gets very happy or energetic about things.
  • excite – Excite means to feel really happy and full of energy about something.
  • excited – Excited means you feel really happy and can't wait for something fun to happen.
  • excitement – Excitement is a strong feeling of happiness and energy.
  • exciting – Exciting is when something is really fun or interesting.
  • exclude – Exclude means to not let someone or something be part of a group.
  • excluding – Excluding means not including something.
  • excursion – An excursion is a fun trip you take to see new places.
  • exercise – Exercise is when you do activities that make your body work hard, like playing sports, dancing, or riding...
  • exhale – Exhale is when you breathe out.
  • exhausted – Exhausted means you feel very, very tired.
  • exit – Exit is a way to leave somewhere.
  • expand – Expand means to make something larger or to increase its size.
  • expect – Expect means you believe something is going to happen.
  • expectations – Expectations are like hopes or wishes about what will happen.
  • expected – Expected means you believe something will happen.
  • expectedly – Expectedly means something happens like you thought it would.
  • experiment – An experiment is when you do a special test to learn something.
  • expert – An expert is someone who knows a lot about something.
  • expire – Expire means something is no longer good to use.
  • explain – When you explain, you make something clear or easy to understand.
  • exploration – Exploration is when you look for new places or things.
  • explorations – Explorations mean going on a journey to discover new places or things.
  • explore – To explore means to go and find out about new things.
  • explorer – An explorer is a person who travels to new and exciting places.
  • exploring – Exploring is when you go to new places and discover things.
  • expose – To expose means to show something that is usually hidden.
  • express – To express is to share your feelings or ideas.
  • expression – An expression is how we show our feelings or thoughts.
  • extend – Extend means to reach out or make something longer.
  • extension – An extension is something that makes something longer or bigger.
  • extinct – Extinct means that a type of animal or plant used to be alive, but now there are none left.
  • extinguish – Extinguish means to put out a fire or a light.
  • extra – Extra means something that is added on top of what you already have.
  • extraordinary – Extraordinary means something that is very special or different from what we usually see.
  • eye – An eye is a special part of your body that lets you see.
  • eyebrows – Eyebrows are the hair that grows above your eyes.
  • eyelashes – Eyelashes are the soft hairs that grow on your eyelids.
  • eyes – Eyes are the organs we use to see.