--- title: E — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 6 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/6/) [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 6 [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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1:* (UK, Northern England dialect) «Ee!» is a cry of surprise or feeling, like «oh!»: «Ee, it's cold!»; also «ee by gum».[↗](../../ee/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Scots) «Ee» means eye; the old plural is «een».[↗](../../ee/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (spelling) «ee» is a common letter pair making the long «ee» sound, as in «tree», «sheep», «green».[↗](../../ee/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (a name) EE is a British mobile phone company.[↗](../../ee/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* A squeal or cry, or the vowel sound "ee" in a pronunciation guide.[↗](../../ee/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Ee, it's grand to see you!» said Grandma from Yorkshire.[↗](../../ee/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Ee by gum!» is an old Northern English way of saying «my goodness!».[↗](../../ee/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The letters «ee» make the sound in «sheep».[↗](../../ee/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Bee», «tree» and «free» all have «ee».[↗](../../ee/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the Scots poem, «ee» means eye.[↗](../../ee/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My mum's phone is on EE.[↗](../../ee/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But he wants my bacon! gree-ee-ee!"[↗](../../ee/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (The Aesop for Children / With pictures by Milo Winter) · AEgisthus (ee-jiss'-thus, th as in both), 305.[↗](../../ee/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome) · Thus AEneas may be pronounced A-na'-ahss; Aides ah-ee'-daze.[↗](../../ee/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome) **eeg** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Short for electroencephalogram: a medical test that records the electrical activity of the brain as wavy lines.[↗](../../eeg/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The machine that does this test.[↗](../../eeg/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The doctor did an EEG to look at my brain waves.[↗](../../eeg/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · During an EEG, little sensors are stuck on your head.[↗](../../eeg/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An EEG does not hurt.[↗](../../eeg/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists use EEGs to study sleep.[↗](../../eeg/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The EEG showed the brain waves while she was asleep.[↗](../../eeg/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The EEG helped doctors understand his seizures.[↗](../../eeg/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **eel** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An eel is a long, thin fish that looks like a snake and has slippery skin.[↗](../../eel/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An eel slid out from under the rock.[↗](../../eel/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Eels look like snakes, but they are fish.[↗](../../eel/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The electric eel can give a strong shock.[↗](../../eel/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherman caught an eel in the river.[↗](../../eel/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy was as slippery as an eel in the bath.[↗](../../eel/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some eels swim across the ocean to lay their eggs.[↗](../../eel/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Moray eels hide in holes in the reef.[↗](../../eel/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **eerie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Eerie means strange and frightening in a quiet, mysterious way, making you feel uneasy.[↗](../../eerie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Eerily means strangely, as in eerily quiet or eerily similar.[↗](../../eerie/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An eerie silence filled the old house.[↗](../../eerie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fog gave the graveyard an eerie look.[↗](../../eerie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We heard an eerie howl in the night.[↗](../../eerie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The empty school felt eerie in the holidays.[↗](../../eerie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The moon cast an eerie glow over the lake.[↗](../../eerie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The two drawings were eerily similar.[↗](../../eerie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There was something eerie about the abandoned fairground.[↗](../../eerie/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · At first he thought this eerie, but soon concluded rightly that the clock had run down.[↗](../../eerie/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **eff** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, rude, UK) «Eff» is a polite way of saying a very rude swear word starting with F without saying it fully.[↗](../../eff/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Eff off» means go away, said angrily.[↗](../../eff/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Effing» is used as a less rude form of a swear word meaning very or annoying.[↗](../../eff/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «Eff» is the name of the letter F.[↗](../../eff/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (rude) He told them to eff off.[↗](../../eff/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude, UK) The builder was effing and blinding when he dropped the brick.[↗](../../eff/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) That effing alarm woke me again\![↗](../../eff/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My teacher said, «No effing and blinding in my classroom.»[↗](../../eff/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (rude) «Eff this, I'm going home.»[↗](../../eff/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **effect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An effect is a change or result caused by something.[↗](../../effect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Effects (special effects) are tricks of sound, light or pictures in films and shows.[↗](../../effect/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «In effect» means «really, in practice».[↗](../../effect/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Formally, to effect a change means to make it happen.[↗](../../effect/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* The phrase «to this effect» means with this meaning or content, such as a notice saying something like the following.[↗](../../effect/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What is the effect of heat on chocolate?[↗](../../effect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much sugar has a bad effect on your teeth.[↗](../../effect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The film had amazing special effects.[↗](../../effect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The medicine took effect after an hour.[↗](../../effect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Cause: it rained.[↗](../../effect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") Effect: the match was cancelled.[↗](../../effect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The greenhouse effect warms the Earth.[↗](../../effect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We added sound effects to our play.[↗](../../effect/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · His kind words had a big effect on her.[↗](../../effect/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A royal proclamation was issued to this effect.[↗](../../effect/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · and its reduction to writing, form a unity which produce a creative effect.[↗](../../effect/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") 1 (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../effect/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · 23) The ancient philosophers maintained that if God is the first cause, and He is necessarily, He, the immediate effect of Him, as an absolute unity, (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../effect/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unclear if the author or editor of this section is employing Hebrew terms in a novel way, is unfamiliar with human physiology, or is using animal organs to some symbolic effect, or some combination thereof.[↗](../../effect/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../effect/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · This would mine adversaries effect from the LORD, and they that speak evil against my soul.[↗](../../effect/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.109.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../effect/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and confidence for ever.[↗](../../effect/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.32.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../effect/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.[↗](../../effect/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.33.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../effect/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **effective** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something effective works well and gives the result you want.[↗](../../effective/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Effective from a time means starting to be in force or used from then.[↗](../../effective/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Effective can mean real or actual, even if not official.[↗](../../effective/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This glue is very effective on wood.[↗](../../effective/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Washing your hands is an effective way to stop germs.[↗](../../effective/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Which paper towel was most effective at soaking up water?[↗](../../effective/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new timetable is effective from Monday.[↗](../../effective/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her speech was short but effective.[↗](../../effective/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sun cream is less effective if you don't put more on after swimming.[↗](../../effective/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The cheaper shoes were just as effective.[↗](../../effective/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Practising a little every day is more effective than cramming.[↗](../../effective/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But their very familiarity and colloquialism make them remarkably effective with English-speaking little ones.[↗](../../effective/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **effectively** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Effectively means in a way that works well and gets the result you want.[↗](../../effectively/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Effectively means in fact or really, even if not officially: «The game was effectively over.».[↗](../../effectively/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She used her time effectively and finished the test early.[↗](../../effectively/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The medicine worked effectively, and his fever went down.[↗](../../effectively/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wash your hands effectively for twenty seconds.[↗](../../effectively/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When the star player left, the game was effectively over.[↗](../../effectively/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Learning to listen helps you work effectively in a team.[↗](../../effectively/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new lock effectively keeps burglars out.[↗](../../effectively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain effectively ended our picnic.[↗](../../effectively/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Resuscitation from ashes has been used very effectively by Mr. Lang in his delightful Prince Prigio.[↗](../../effectively/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **effectiveness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Effectiveness is how well something works or does the job it is meant to do.[↗](../../effectiveness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In science tests, effectiveness is measured by comparing results, for example how well a soap removes dirt.[↗](../../effectiveness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We tested the effectiveness of three materials at keeping ice cold.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The effectiveness of the plan surprised everyone.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Doctors check the effectiveness of medicines in careful trials.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach judged the effectiveness of our new tactic.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Washing hands with soap has great effectiveness against germs.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The survey measured the effectiveness of the new reading club.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A few words unknown to the reader only add effectiveness and local colour to a narrative, as Mr. Kipling well knows.[↗](../../effectiveness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **effects** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Changes or results that happen because of something.[↗](../../effects/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Special sounds, lights or pictures in films, plays and games («special effects»).[↗](../../effects/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A person's belongings.[↗](../../effects/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* What are the effects of exercise on your heart?[↗](../../effects/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm's effects could be seen all over town.[↗](../../effects/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This medicine may have side effects, like feeling sleepy.[↗](../../effects/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The film had amazing special effects.[↗](../../effects/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested the effects of salt on ice.[↗](../../effects/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Too much screen time can have bad effects on sleep.[↗](../../effects/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We added sound effects to our class play.[↗](../../effects/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Cause and effect: the rain fell, so the river rose.[↗](../../effects/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · It is not natural that the same ointment should have two such exactly opposite effects."[↗](../../effects/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · 3) Paths denote powers, effects, kinds, forms, degrees or stages.[↗](../../effects/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../effects/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · 1) Our author maintains that there is a first intelligent, self-existing, almighty, eternal ruling cause of all things, and that an everlasting entity produced nonentities by a progression of effects.[↗](../../effects/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../effects/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **effervescence** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The bubbles of gas that rise in a liquid, as in fizzy drinks or when a tablet dissolves.[↗](../../effervescence/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Lively, cheerful and excited behaviour.[↗](../../effervescence/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We saw effervescence when the tablet dropped into the water.[↗](../../effervescence/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Effervescence is a sign of a chemical reaction.[↗](../../effervescence/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lemonade lost its effervescence when left open.[↗](../../effervescence/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her effervescence made the party fun.[↗](../../effervescence/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Vinegar and baking soda cause strong effervescence.[↗](../../effervescence/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The effervescence was carbon dioxide gas escaping.[↗](../../effervescence/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **effervescent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of a liquid) Giving off bubbles of gas; fizzy.[↗](../../effervescent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a person) Lively, cheerful and full of energy.[↗](../../effervescent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum dropped an effervescent vitamin tablet into the glass.[↗](../../effervescent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Fizzy drinks are effervescent.[↗](../../effervescent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our new teacher has an effervescent personality.[↗](../../effervescent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The effervescent mixture bubbled over the beaker.[↗](../../effervescent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave an effervescent laugh.[↗](../../effervescent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bath bomb is effervescent and fizzes in water.[↗](../../effervescent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **efficacious** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Working well; producing the result you want, especially of a medicine or treatment.[↗](../../efficacious/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new medicine proved efficacious against the cough.[↗](../../efficacious/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rest and fluids are efficacious for a cold.[↗](../../efficacious/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientists tested whether the cream was efficacious.[↗](../../efficacious/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A warm bath was efficacious in calming the baby.[↗](../../efficacious/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The spray was efficacious against greenfly.[↗](../../efficacious/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Practice is the most efficacious way to learn tables.[↗](../../efficacious/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **efficacy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) The power to produce the result you want, especially of a medicine, treatment or method.[↗](../../efficacy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Doctors tested the efficacy of the new vaccine.[↗](../../efficacy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We doubted the efficacy of his homemade cure.[↗](../../efficacy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The efficacy of the method was shown by better test results.[↗](../../efficacy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Studies prove the efficacy of hand washing against germs.[↗](../../efficacy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists compared the efficacy of two sun creams.[↗](../../efficacy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The efficacy of prayer is a matter of faith for many.[↗](../../efficacy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This he readily accepted, trusting to the efficacy of the antidote.[↗](../../efficacy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **efficiency** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Efficiency is doing a job well without wasting time, energy, money or materials.[↗](../../efficiency/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In science, efficiency is how much of the energy you put into a machine turns into useful work, often given as a percentage.[↗](../../efficiency/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US) An efficiency is a very small flat or apartment with one main room.[↗](../../efficiency/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new boiler has much better efficiency than the old one.[↗](../../efficiency/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She cleaned the kitchen with amazing efficiency.[↗](../../efficiency/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · LED bulbs have a higher efficiency than old bulbs.[↗](../../efficiency/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If 100 J go in and 25 J come out as light, the efficiency is 25%.[↗](../../efficiency/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fridge has an A energy efficiency label.[↗](../../efficiency/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The team worked with speed and efficiency.[↗](../../efficiency/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fuel efficiency tells you how far a car goes on one litre.[↗](../../efficiency/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Their landlord rents out an efficiency near the college.[↗](../../efficiency/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (US)[↗](../../efficiency/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **efficient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Working well without wasting time, energy, money or materials, as in «an efficient way to tidy up».[↗](../../efficient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a person) Good at organising work and getting it done quickly and well.[↗](../../efficient/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) Turning most of the energy put in into useful energy, as in «an energy-efficient light bulb».[↗](../../efficient/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* LED bulbs are more efficient than old bulbs.[↗](../../efficient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Chunking is an efficient way to divide big numbers.[↗](../../efficient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our new school secretary is very efficient.[↗](../../efficient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An efficient car uses less fuel.[↗](../../efficient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We worked efficiently and finished the poster early.[↗](../../efficient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Recycling is an efficient use of materials.[↗](../../efficient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **efficiently** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a way that gets a job done well without wasting time, energy, money or materials.[↗](../../efficiently/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She tidied her room quickly and efficiently.[↗](../../efficiently/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · LED bulbs use electricity more efficiently than old bulbs.[↗](../../efficiently/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the column method to add the numbers efficiently.[↗](../../efficiently/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The team worked efficiently and finished early.[↗](../../efficiently/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new boiler heats the house more efficiently.[↗](../../efficiently/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees collect nectar very efficiently.[↗](../../efficiently/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **effing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (slang, euphemism, UK) a softer stand-in for the very rude f-word, used to add anger or force.[↗](../../effing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The effing car won't start\![↗](../../effing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Chat: «It's effing freezing.»[↗](../../effing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Turn that effing music down!» shouted the neighbour.[↗](../../effing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He was effing and blinding at the referee.[↗](../../effing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Not an effing chance.[↗](../../effing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It's an effing joke, this bus service.[↗](../../effing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **effort** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Effort is the hard work and energy you use to do something.[↗](../../effort/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An effort is a try or attempt to do something.[↗](../../effort/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In science, effort is the force you put on a lever or machine to move a load.[↗](../../effort/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She put a lot of effort into her project.[↗](../../effort/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please make an effort to be on time.[↗](../../effort/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning the match was a team effort.[↗](../../effort/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It took great effort to climb the hill.[↗](../../effort/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The view from the top was worth the effort.[↗](../../effort/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · With a lever, a small effort can lift a heavy load.[↗](../../effort/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He lifted the box without any effort.[↗](../../effort/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He put his whole brave heart into the effort.[↗](../../effort/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And yet, despite all the efforts of a large number of scholars of repute for more than a thousand years, the Sefer Yetzirah remains a sealed book.[↗](../../effort/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../effort/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **effortless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Done or seeming to be done without trying hard; looking easy.[↗](../../effortless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Natural and smooth, without strain.[↗](../../effortless/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The skater's jump looked effortless.[↗](../../effortless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She made the hard sum look effortless.[↗](../../effortless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His effortless swimming came from years of practice.[↗](../../effortless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The eagle soared in effortless circles.[↗](../../effortless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Riding a bike becomes effortless once you learn.[↗](../../effortless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her effortless smile put everyone at ease.[↗](../../effortless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **effulgent** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Shining very brightly, giving off great light.[↗](../../effulgent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) … [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/5/) **6** [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/7/) … [42](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/page/42/) - ← previous: [page 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