Vocabulary
General English

Word Used as Verbs & Nouns by E



Word Examples of Noun Example of Verb
Effect Smoking has adverse effect on health. Only those with progressive ideas can effect change in society.
Elbow His elbow was injured. He elbowed his way through the crowd.
Encounter He was killed in police encounter. He encountered many difficulties in life.
End He completed the book from beginning to end. She ended her life by hanging.
Endeavour He made every endeavour to succeed in life. She endeavoured to please every one.
Envy He was filled with envy at my success. Even friends envy your success.
escort When leaders travel to other countries they often have police escorts. It's getting dark, please let me escort you home.
Essay He wrote a good essay. He essayed a very difficult task.
Esteem He is held in esteem by every body. I esteem my teachers.
Exercise He does physical exercise daily. I know how to exercise my powers.
export Lumber is one of Canada's main exports. Canada exports lots of lumber and oil to the United States.
Eye Last year she got her eyes tested. She eyed the stranger with suspicion.