--- title: E — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 32 description: The 819 words of the English dictionary under E, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/32/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / E # E — The English dictionary · page 32 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* (informal) A person's former husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend: «my mum's ex».[↗](../../ex/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a prefix «ex-», it means «former» or «no longer»: ex-teacher, ex-president, ex-wife.[↗](../../ex/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money, formal) «ex» means «without»: «ex VAT» means without the tax.[↗](../../ex/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The letter X.[↗](../../ex/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad still gets on well with his ex.[↗](../../ex/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My aunt's ex came to the party.[↗](../../ex/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Lee is an ex-soldier.[↗](../../ex/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She is an ex-pupil of our school.[↗](../../ex/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ex-champion now trains young swimmers.[↗](../../ex/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the sum 3 + x = 7, «ex» stands for 4.[↗](../../ex/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Depth \[note 15: עוֹמֶק ʽomeq ‘depth’ here is based on the metaphor of עֲמֻקָּה ʽamuqqah ‘deepness’ as a symbol of divine mystery, as found in Biblical poetry, ex.[↗](../../ex/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") \[Job 11:8\], \[Psalms 64:7\], \[Ecclesiastes 7:24\].[↗](../../ex/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../ex/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The numeral system of tlie Sefer Tetzirah, as I have ex- plained, may be considered to consist of live symbols, \|, \|\|, III, nil, 0, the cipher being the fifth symbol.[↗](../../ex/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../ex/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As, according to the Sefer Yctzirah, it is possible to ex- press all numbers by the ten Sefirot"\*), we must demonstrate liow all numbers, even those higher tiian nine, may be indi- cated by the ten strokes.[↗](../../ex/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../ex/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **exact** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Exact means completely correct in every detail, not more or less.[↗](../../exact/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Exact describes someone who is careful and precise.[↗](../../exact/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What is the exact time?[↗](../../exact/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Give the exact answer, not an estimate.[↗](../../exact/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We need the exact amount of flour.[↗](../../exact/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She has an exact copy of the drawing.[↗](../../exact/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There are 31 people, to be exact.[↗](../../exact/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He arrived at the exact moment the bus left.[↗](../../exact/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Please pay with exact change.[↗](../../exact/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I will tell you the exact truth.[↗](../../exact/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release.[↗](../../exact/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exact/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he hath lent unto his neighbour; he shall not exact it of his neighbour and his brother; because the LORD'S release hath been proclaimed.[↗](../../exact/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.15.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exact/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · From the foregoing it is evident that so far we have no historic document by which to prove either the authorship or the exact age of the Sefer Yetzirah.[↗](../../exact/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../exact/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The enemy shall not exact from him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.[↗](../../exact/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.89.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exact/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall exact interest of thee, and awake that shall violently shake thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?[↗](../../exact/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.2.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exact/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and Thou takest no knowledge?' — Behold, in the day of your fast ye pursue your business, and exact all your labours.[↗](../../exact/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.58.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exact/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **exaction** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Forcing someone to hand over money or goods, often unfairly.[↗](../../exaction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I pray you, let us leave off this exaction.[↗](../../exaction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.5.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exaction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus saith the Lord GOD: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel; remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; take away your exactions from My people, saith the Lord GOD.[↗](../../exaction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.45.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exaction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore, because ye trample upon the poor, and take from him exactions of wheat; ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them, ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine thereof.[↗](../../exaction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets AMO.5.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exaction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **exactitude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Exactitude is the quality of being completely exact, correct and careful about small details.[↗](../../exactitude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The scientist measured the liquid with great exactitude.[↗](../../exactitude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We can't say with exactitude when the castle was built.[↗](../../exactitude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The watchmaker worked with exactitude.[↗](../../exactitude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Maps need exactitude, or ships may get lost.[↗](../../exactitude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective described the room with exactitude.[↗](../../exactitude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Exam markers check answers with exactitude.[↗](../../exactitude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **exactly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Exactly means just right, not more and not less.[↗](../../exactly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Exactly can mean in every way: exactly the same.[↗](../../exactly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Exactly!» means yes, that is completely right.[↗](../../exactly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has exactly $20.[↗](../../exactly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The box holds exactly 12 eggs.[↗](../../exactly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many exactly?[↗](../../exactly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It took exactly 2 hours.[↗](../../exactly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The twins look exactly the same.[↗](../../exactly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Measure exactly 100 ml of water.[↗](../../exactly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · That's exactly what I wanted\![↗](../../exactly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus came at exactly 8 o'clock.[↗](../../exactly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Exactly at midnight the window opened.[↗](../../exactly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?[↗](../../exactly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.7.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exactly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **exaggerate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To exaggerate is to make something sound bigger, better, worse or more important than it really is.[↗](../../exaggerate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't exaggerate; it wasn't as big as a house\![↗](../../exaggerate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He exaggerated how far he could swim.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert exaggerates how good the toy is.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm not exaggerating; there really were a hundred bees.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Cartoons exaggerate people's faces to make them funny.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She exaggerated the story to make her friends laugh.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists must report what they measured and not exaggerate.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It would be difficult to exaggerate the old man’s rejoicing now.[↗](../../exaggerate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **exaggeration** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An exaggeration is a statement that makes something seem bigger, better or worse than it really is.[↗](../../exaggeration/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Exaggeration is the habit or act of exaggerating.[↗](../../exaggeration/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «I've walked a thousand miles today» is an exaggeration.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's no exaggeration to say she is the fastest runner in school.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tall tales are full of exaggeration.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Saying everyone has one is an exaggeration.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · That's a bit of an exaggeration; it was only five minutes.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert used exaggeration to sell the shoes.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the exaggeration in this poem.[↗](../../exaggeration/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **exalt** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To exalt is to raise someone or something high in rank, honour or status.[↗](../../exalt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The LORD is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation; this is my God, and I will glorify Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.[↗](../../exalt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.[↗](../../exalt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.34.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · For Thou hast hid their heart from understanding; therefore shalt Thou not exalt them.[↗](../../exalt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.17.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Exalt ye the LORD our God, and prostrate yourselves at His footstool; Holy is He.[↗](../../exalt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.99.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Your house will exalt itself like the king's tower.[↗](../../exalt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The people wished to exalt the brave hero.[↗](../../exalt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **exalted** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Exalted means high in rank, position or honour.[↗](../../exalted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to the LORD, for He is highly exalted: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.[↗](../../exalted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Water shall flow from his branches, and his seed shall be in many waters; and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.[↗](../../exalted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.24.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Were it not that I dreaded the enemy's provocation, lest their adversaries should misdeem, lest they should say: Our hand is exalted, and not the LORD hath wrought all this.'[↗](../../exalted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · And against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?[↗](../../exalted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.37.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?[↗](../../exalted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.13.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?[↗](../../exalted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.19.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../exalted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The exalted king ruled the land.[↗](../../exalted/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Princes and princesses were exalted people in the story.[↗](../../exalted/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **exam** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An exam is a test at school or college to see how much you know.[↗](../../exam/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An exam (examination) is also a check by a doctor or dentist, like an eye exam.[↗](../../exam/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The exam has 40 questions.[↗](../../exam/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She got 35 marks on the exam.[↗](../../exam/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 28 pupils passed the exam.[↗](../../exam/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The exam lasts 90 minutes.[↗](../../exam/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We have a maths exam next week.[↗](../../exam/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He revised every evening before his exams.[↗](../../exam/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · No talking during the exam.[↗](../../exam/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She went for an eye exam and got new glasses.[↗](../../exam/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Read every question carefully in the exam.[↗](../../exam/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **examen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (church) The examen is a short daily prayer in which a person looks back over the day, thanks God for good things and asks forgiveness for wrong ones; it comes from Saint Ignatius of Loyola.[↗](../../examen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (French) «Examen» is the French word for an exam or test; it is not an ordinary English word in that sense.[↗](../../examen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old, formal) An examination or careful study.[↗](../../examen/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Every night before bed she prays the examen.[↗](../../examen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the examen you think about the best moment of your day.[↗](../../examen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians who pray the examen ask God to help them do better tomorrow.[↗](../../examen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher led a short examen at the end of the school day.[↗](../../examen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The examen was taught by Saint Ignatius.[↗](../../examen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (French) «J'ai un examen demain» means «I have an exam tomorrow».[↗](../../examen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The examen has steps: thanks, review, sorry and hope.[↗](../../examen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · We wrote our own examen in our reflection journals.[↗](../../examen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **examination** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) An examination is a test of what you know or can do, often written; usually called an exam.[↗](../../examination/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An examination is a careful look at something to study or check it.[↗](../../examination/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A medical examination is when a doctor checks your body.[↗](../../examination/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Pupils sit their examinations in the hall.[↗](../../examination/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor gave him a full examination.[↗](../../examination/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · On examination, the rock had tiny crystals.[↗](../../examination/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She passed her music examination.[↗](../../examination/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dentist's examination took five minutes.[↗](../../examination/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective made a careful examination of the footprints.[↗](../../examination/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The examination lasts two hours.[↗](../../examination/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our examination of the pond water showed tiny creatures.[↗](../../examination/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He was studying for an examination for an appointment.[↗](../../examination/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **examine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To examine something is to look at it very carefully to find out about it.[↗](../../examine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A doctor examines you to check your health.[↗](../../examine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To examine pupils is to test their knowledge with an exam.[↗](../../examine/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To examine a person can also mean to question them closely to find out the truth.[↗](../../examine/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Examine the leaf under the microscope.[↗](../../examine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective examined the footprints.[↗](../../examine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor examined my sore throat.[↗](../../examine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We examined the rock and found a fossil.[↗](../../examine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Examine the graph carefully before you answer.[↗](../../examine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The vet examined the dog's paw.[↗](../../examine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Pupils will be examined in maths at the end of the year.[↗](../../examine/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Have them examined, and they will confess their crime.[↗](../../examine/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · \[p. 11\] The following copies of the "Sepher Yetzirah" in Hebrew, I have also examined:— (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../examine/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The following copies of the " Sepher Yetzirah " in Hebrew, I have also examined :- — (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../examine/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The Sefer Yetzirah urges us to investigate and examine the letters, that we may have a clear insight into the subject.[↗](../../examine/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../examine/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my reins and my heart.[↗](../../examine/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.26.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../examine/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Ezra the priest, with certain heads of fathers' houses, after their fathers' houses, and all of them by their names, were separated; and they sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.[↗](../../examine/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.10.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../examine/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **examiner** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who sets or marks an exam or test, as in «The examiner marked our papers».[↗](../../examiner/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A person who checks something carefully, as in a «driving examiner» or a «medical examiner».[↗](../../examiner/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (in a newspaper name) Several newspapers are called «The Examiner».[↗](../../examiner/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The examiner said to start writing.[↗](../../examiner/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write neatly so the examiner can read your answer.[↗](../../examiner/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum passed her driving test first time — the examiner was impressed.[↗](../../examiner/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The piano examiner asked me to play a scale.[↗](../../examiner/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The medical examiner looked at the evidence.[↗](../../examiner/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Examiners give marks for showing your working.[↗](../../examiner/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **example** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An example is one case that shows how something works or what something is like: a dog is an example of a mammal.[↗](../../example/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An example is a person or act that others can copy: set a good example.[↗](../../example/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «For example» (e.g.) comes before cases that explain what you mean.[↗](../../example/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Example: 3 bags with 4 apples in each bag; 3 × 4 = 12 apples.[↗](../../example/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Example: 12 cookies shared equally among 3 friends; 12 ÷ 3 = 4 cookies each.[↗](../../example/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you give an example of a fruit?[↗](../../example/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A shark is an example of a fish.[↗](../../example/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some animals sleep in winter, for example bears.[↗](../../example/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Older children should set a good example.[↗](../../example/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Look at the example before you start the worksheet.[↗](../../example/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Follow my example and you will get along beautifully."[↗](../../example/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../example/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with all the other letters, and all the other letters with Aleph (א).[↗](../../example/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../example/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **exasperated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Exasperated means very angry and annoyed, so that a person can hardly hold back their temper.[↗](../../exasperated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Apollo was exasperated by the loss of his son.[↗](../../exasperated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher grew exasperated with the noisy class.[↗](../../exasperated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **exasperating** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Very annoying, making you feel cross and impatient, often because it keeps happening.[↗](../../exasperating/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Caterpillar's short answers were exasperating.[↗](../../exasperating/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It's exasperating when the bus is late again.[↗](../../exasperating/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was the most exasperating animal on the river.[↗](../../exasperating/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My little brother can be exasperating\![↗](../../exasperating/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · This puzzle is exasperating — I can't solve it.[↗](../../exasperating/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «How exasperating!» cried Alice.[↗](../../exasperating/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The slow computer was exasperating.[↗](../../exasperating/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It was exasperating to lose the same game three times.[↗](../../exasperating/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **excavate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To excavate means to dig carefully in the ground to find old things such as buildings, bones or tools.[↗](../../excavate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To excavate means to dig out a hole, tunnel or area, for example for building.[↗](../../excavate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Archaeologists excavated a Roman villa under the car park.[↗](../../excavate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They are excavating the dinosaur bones slowly with brushes.[↗](../../excavate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Workers excavated the ground for the new swimming pool.[↗](../../excavate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The site was excavated last summer.[↗](../../excavate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class pretended to excavate a sandpit for buried treasure.[↗](../../excavate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Badgers excavate long tunnels.[↗](../../excavate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) … [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/31/) **32** [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/33/) … 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