Hey word lovers! Ever wondered about all the words that start with the letter “E” when playing Wordle or Scramble? Well, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into an adventure all about E words – exploring their meanings, their origins, and why they’re just so darn interesting.
The Secret History of E Words
Did you know that many E words have fascinating origins? Some come from ancient languages like Greek and Latin, while others have evolved from Old English or even popped up through playful slang. It’s like a word detective story!
E is the most commonly used letter in the English language. It appears in about 13% of all words. Being such a frequent letter, there are thousands upon thousands of words that begin with E. It’s one of the richest sources of the English dictionary.
E lends itself well to combining with prefixes to create new words – examples being “extra”, “enable”, “enjoy”. A large number of words with Latin/Greek origins begin with E, such as “elite”, “ellipse”, “emphasis”, “echo”.
Words that Start with E
- Earth
- Eye
- Each
- Echo
- Eagle
- Easy
- Eat
- Elephant
- Elevator
- Elbow
- Erase
- Edge
- Eight
- Escape
- Engine
- Eleven
- Even
- Every
- Example
- Exact
- Exist
- Extra
- Egg
- Enemy
- Enjoy
- Enough
- Energy
- Entry
- Exam
- Enjoy
- Earn
- Early
- East
- Effect
- Europe
- Earnest
- Exchange
- Expire
Some other less common words starting with E:
- Elation
- Efficacy
- Eloquent
- Elysian
- Ethereal
- Eccentric
- Ecru
- Ecumenical
- Edelweiss
- Edgewise
- Ennui
- Equate
- Elegiac
- Ephemeral
- Equerry
- Ecliptic
- Ecru
- Edelweiss
Word Challenge Time!
Here’s a little game for you to sharpen your English vocab:
1. “E” Word Blitz
How it works: The goal is simple: see how many words starting with the letter “E” you can jot down within 2 minutes. Challenge your friends and try to submit as many words as you can over a digital brainstorming tool with a countdown timer.
Tips:
- Don’t stress about perfect spelling or only using fancy words – just get as many down as possible!
- Think in categories: animals (eagle, elephant), actions (eat, enter), objects (envelope, eraser), emotions (excited, eager), etc.
- Start with short, easy words to get your mind flowing.
The point: This activity is all about warming up your vocabulary, getting creative, and being surprised at how many “E” words you already know!
2. Story Time
Mission: Write a short, silly story where the majority of words start with “E”.
Getting started:
Choose a simple premise: An eager elf eats an enchanted egg. Two eels escape an exhibit.
- Don’t worry about perfection, just have fun! The sillier, the better.
- Use a thesaurus or online rhyming tool to find more “E” words if you get stuck.
Example: Ed the elf eyed the enormous egg. Each emerald edge enchanted him. “Excellent!” he exclaimed. Eagerly, he ate… then everything erupted!
3. Tongue Twister Mania
The challenge: Saying “Enormous elephants eat excellent eggs” five times fast is trickier than it sounds! Give it a go – it’s a great way to practice pronunciation.
Level up: Create your own “E” word tongue twister! Here are a few tips:
- Start simple: “Eager Eddie eats eels.”
- Add more words for increased difficulty.
- Alliteration helps (repeating the same sound): “Excited Emily enjoys exotic elixirs.”
Share Your “E” Word Love!
Before you go, let’s spread the word joy! Tell me in the comments:
- What’s your absolute favorite “E” word?
- Can you think of a funny sentence using only “E” words?
Remember, the world of language is endlessly fascinating. Keep exploring, have fun, and embrace the extraordinary power of words – especially those that start with the ever-awesome “E”!
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