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Est

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

Definition

There is no definition for the word 'est'. However, it is a French word that means 'is' or 'to be'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

conclusion termination cessation expiration

Informal

end finish close wrap-up

Literary

demise expiration finality

Antonyms

beginning start origin commencement dawn genesis

Common collocations

  • the est of
  • at its est
  • the est of the day
  • the est of times
  • est of an era
  • est of a journey

Word family

noun est
verb est
adjective est
adverb est

Usage note

The word 'est' is an archaic or poetic term for 'end' or 'conclusion'. It is rarely used in modern English except in specific literary contexts or as part of older phrases.

Example sentences

  1. Est-ce que tu es fatigué? (Are you tired?)
  2. Il est temps de partir. (It's time to go.)
  3. Elle est en train de manger. (She is eating.)
  4. Le soleil est chaud aujourd'hui. (The sun is hot today.)
  5. Est-ce que c'est vrai? (Is it true?)

Quotes

  • Il n'est rien de réel que le rêve et l'amour. (Nothing is real but dreams and love.) - Anna de Noailles
  • L'avenir est un mystère qui ne sera jamais complètement élucidé. (The future is a mystery that will never be completely solved.) - Emil Cioran
  • L'amitié est une âme en deux corps. (Friendship is a soul in two bodies.) - Aristotle

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