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Eds

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Definition

There are a few different definitions for 'eds', depending on the context. It could be a shortened form of the name Edward or Edith, or it could refer to the plural of 'ed', which is a slang term for an editor.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

abundance plenty profusion copiousness

Informal

loads tons heaps oodles a lot

Literary

bounty cornucopia plethora

Antonyms

lack shortage paucity dearth scarcity deficiency

Common collocations

  • eds and downs
  • ups and downs
  • the ups and downs
  • life's ups and downs
  • its ups and downs
  • through the ups and downs

Word family

noun ed

Usage note

The word 'eds' is an informal and somewhat dated pluralization of 'ed', often used in the context of 'ups and downs'. It is rarely used in formal writing. The more common and standard plural is 'eds' in the phrase 'ups and downs'.

Example sentences

  1. The Eds at the newspaper caught all the typos in the article.
  2. I'm meeting with some Eds from the publishing company to go over my manuscript.
  3. Ed and Edith are both very common names for babies born in the 1920s.
  4. I'm looking for a job as an Ed, but I don't know if there are any openings.
  5. The Eds at the magazine really helped me improve my writing.

Quotes

  • I'm not a businessman, I'm an Ed-man! - Ed, from Ed, Edd n Eddy
  • I have a friend named Ed, but he's not very good at editing. - Unknown
  • I wish I had an Ed to help me with my writing. - Unknown

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