Exceed, surpass, transcend, excel, outdo, outstrip mean to go or to be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree.
Exalt vs Magnify vs Aggrandize
Exalt, magnify, aggrandize are comparable when meaning to increase in importance or in prestige.
Exaggeration vs Overstatement vs Hyperbole
Exaggeration, overstatement, hyperbole all mean an overstepping of the bounds of truth, especially in describing the goodness or badness or the greatness or the smallness of something.
Evil vs Ill
Evil, ill are comparable when they mean whatever is harmful or disastrous to morals or well-being.
Evident vs Manifest vs Patent vs Distinct vs Obvious vs Apparent vs Palpable vs Plain vs Clear
Evident, manifest, patent, distinct, obvious, apparent, palpable, plain, clear are comparable when they mean readily perceived or apprehended.
Evidence vs Testimony vs Deposition vs Affidavit
Evidence, testimony, deposition, affidavit are, in their legal senses, closely related but not synonymous terms.
Everlasting vs Endless vs Interminable vs Unceasing
Everlasting, endless, interminable, unceasing are comparable when they mean continuing on and on without end.
Estrange vs Alienate vs Disaffect vs Wean
Estrange, alienate, disaffect, wean are comparable when meaning to cause one to break a bond or tie of affection or loyalty.
Estimation vs Estimate
Estimation, estimate both mean the act of valuing or appraising, but they are rarely interchangeable.
Estimate vs Appraise vs Evaluate vs Value vs Rate vs Assess vs Assay
Estimate, appraise, evaluate, value, rate, assess, assay are comparable when meaning to judge a thing with respect to its worth.
Essential vs Fundamental vs Vital vs Cardinal
Essential, fundamental, vital, cardinal mean so important as to be indispensable.
Essay vs Article vs Paper vs Theme vs Composition
Essay, article, paper, theme, composition are comparable when denoting a relatively brief discourse written for others’ reading or consideration.