Synonyms for

Es

Verb / es / Another word for es — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Es is a two-letter word that does not have a specific definition on its own. It is often used as a suffix in words to change their meaning.

Synonyms & similar words

east vitamine tocopherol dueeast eastward atomicnumber einsteinium es e -est -er more most superlative comparative suffix ending termination conclusion termination finishing completion conclusion windup end stoppage cessation expiration close

Synonyms by register

Formal

exit departure conclusion termination

Informal

outta here bye see ya later

Literary

farewell adieu parting

Antonyms

start beginning origin source genesis commencement outset

Common collocations

  • make an es
  • make one's es
  • make a quick es
  • make a hasty es
  • make a quiet es
  • make a clean es

Word family

noun exit
verb exit

Usage note

The word 'es' is an archaic or literary term for 'exit' or 'departure'. It is rarely used in modern English except in specific contexts or for stylistic effect.

Example sentences

  1. The word 'fast' becomes 'fastER' when you add the suffix 'er' to it.
  2. Adding the suffix 'est' to the word 'large' makes it 'largEST'.
  3. The suffix 'ful' can be added to the word 'help' to make 'helpFUL'.
  4. The word 'happy' can become 'happiER' with the suffix 'er'.
  5. The suffix 'ness' can be added to the word 'kind' to make 'kindNESS'.

Quotes

  • 'The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - 'tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.' - Mark Twain
  • 'A word after a word after a word is power.' - Margaret Atwood
  • 'Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.' - Rudyard Kipling

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