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ex — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal) A person's former husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend: «my mum's ex».↗ Everyday, meaning 2: As a prefix «ex-», it means «former» or «no longer»: ex-teacher, ex-president, ex-wife.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (money, formal) «ex» means «without»: «ex VAT» means without the tax.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: The letter X.↗ Example: Dad still gets on well with his ex.↗ · My aunt's ex came to the party.↗ · Mr Lee is an ex-soldier.↗ · She is an ex-pupil of our school.↗ · The ex-champion now trains young swimmers.↗ · In the sum 3 + x = 7, «ex» stands for 4.↗ · Depth [note 15: עוֹמֶק ʽomeq ‘depth’ here is based on the metaphor of עֲמֻקָּה ʽamuqqah ‘deepness’ as a symbol of divine mystery, as found in Biblical poetry, ex.↗ [Job 11:8], [Psalms 64:7], [Ecclesiastes 7:24].↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)↗ · The numeral system of tlie Sefer Tetzirah, as I have ex- plained, may be considered to consist of live symbols, |, ||, III, nil, 0, the cipher being the fifth symbol.↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗ · As, according to the Sefer Yctzirah, it is possible to ex- press all numbers by the ten Sefirot"*), we must demonstrate liow all numbers, even those higher tiian nine, may be indi- cated by the ten strokes.↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗

exact — Everyday, meaning 1: Exact means completely correct in every detail, not more or less.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Exact describes someone who is careful and precise.↗ Example: What is the exact time?↗ · Give the exact answer, not an estimate.↗ · We need the exact amount of flour.↗ · She has an exact copy of the drawing.↗ · There are 31 people, to be exact.↗ · He arrived at the exact moment the bus left.↗ · Please pay with exact change.↗ · I will tell you the exact truth.↗ · Of a foreigner thou mayest exact it; but whatsoever of thine is with thy brother thy hand shall release.↗ (Torah DEU.15.3, JPS 1917)↗ · And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he hath lent unto his neighbour; he shall not exact it of his neighbour and his brother; because the LORD'S release hath been proclaimed.↗ (Torah DEU.15.2, JPS 1917)↗ · From the foregoing it is evident that so far we have no historic document by which to prove either the authorship or the exact age of the Sefer Yetzirah.↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗ · The enemy shall not exact from him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.↗ (Writings PSA.89.23, JPS 1917)↗ · Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall exact interest of thee, and awake that shall violently shake thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?↗ (Prophets HAB.2.7, JPS 1917)↗ · Wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and Thou takest no knowledge?' — Behold, in the day of your fast ye pursue your business, and exact all your labours.↗ (Prophets ISA.58.3, JPS 1917)↗

exaction — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Forcing someone to hand over money or goods, often unfairly.↗ Example: I pray you, let us leave off this exaction.↗ (Writings NEH.5.10, JPS 1917)↗ · Thus saith the Lord GOD: Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel; remove violence and spoil, and execute justice and righteousness; take away your exactions from My people, saith the Lord GOD.↗ (Prophets EZK.45.9, JPS 1917)↗ · Therefore, because ye trample upon the poor, and take from him exactions of wheat; ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them, ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine thereof.↗ (Prophets AMO.5.11, JPS 1917)↗

exactitude — Everyday, meaning 1: (formal) Exactitude is the quality of being completely exact, correct and careful about small details.↗ Example: The scientist measured the liquid with great exactitude.↗ · We can't say with exactitude when the castle was built.↗ · The watchmaker worked with exactitude.↗ · Maps need exactitude, or ships may get lost.↗ · The detective described the room with exactitude.↗ · Exam markers check answers with exactitude.↗

exactly — Everyday, meaning 1: Exactly means just right, not more and not less.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Exactly can mean in every way: exactly the same.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: «Exactly!» means yes, that is completely right.↗ Example: She has exactly $20.↗ · The box holds exactly 12 eggs.↗ · How many exactly?↗ · It took exactly 2 hours.↗ · The twins look exactly the same.↗ · Measure exactly 100 ml of water.↗ · That's exactly what I wanted!↗ · The bus came at exactly 8 o'clock.↗ · Exactly at midnight the window opened.↗ · Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?↗ (Writings EZR.7.23, JPS 1917)↗

exaggerate — Everyday, meaning 1: To exaggerate is to make something sound bigger, better, worse or more important than it really is.↗ Example: Don't exaggerate; it wasn't as big as a house!↗ · He exaggerated how far he could swim.↗ · The advert exaggerates how good the toy is.↗ · I'm not exaggerating; there really were a hundred bees.↗ · Cartoons exaggerate people's faces to make them funny.↗ · She exaggerated the story to make her friends laugh.↗ · Scientists must report what they measured and not exaggerate.↗ · It would be difficult to exaggerate the old man’s rejoicing now.↗

exaggeration — Everyday, meaning 1: An exaggeration is a statement that makes something seem bigger, better or worse than it really is.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Exaggeration is the habit or act of exaggerating.↗ Example: «I've walked a thousand miles today» is an exaggeration.↗ · It's no exaggeration to say she is the fastest runner in school.↗ · Tall tales are full of exaggeration.↗ · Saying everyone has one is an exaggeration.↗ · That's a bit of an exaggeration; it was only five minutes.↗ · The advert used exaggeration to sell the shoes.↗ · Find the exaggeration in this poem.↗

exalt — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: To exalt is to raise someone or something high in rank, honour or status.↗ Example: The LORD is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation; this is my God, and I will glorify Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.↗ (Torah EXO.15.2, JPS 1917)↗ · O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.↗ (Writings PSA.34.4, JPS 1917)↗ · For Thou hast hid their heart from understanding; therefore shalt Thou not exalt them.↗ (Writings JOB.17.4, JPS 1917)↗ · Exalt ye the LORD our God, and prostrate yourselves at His footstool; Holy is He.↗ (Writings PSA.99.5, JPS 1917)↗ · Your house will exalt itself like the king's tower.↗ · The people wished to exalt the brave hero.↗

exalted — In Jewish tradition, meaning 1: Exalted means high in rank, position or honour.↗ Example: And Miriam sang unto them: Sing ye to the LORD, for He is highly exalted: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.↗ (Torah EXO.15.21, JPS 1917)↗ · Water shall flow from his branches, and his seed shall be in many waters; and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.↗ (Torah NUM.24.7, JPS 1917)↗ · Were it not that I dreaded the enemy's provocation, lest their adversaries should misdeem, lest they should say: Our hand is exalted, and not the LORD hath wrought all this.'↗ (Torah DEU.32.27, JPS 1917)↗ · And against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?↗ (Prophets ISA.37.23, JPS 1917)↗ · How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?↗ (Writings PSA.13.3, JPS 1917)↗ · Whom hast thou taunted and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice?↗ (Prophets 2KI.19.22, JPS 1917)↗ · The exalted king ruled the land.↗ · Princes and princesses were exalted people in the story.↗

exam — Everyday, meaning 1: An exam is a test at school or college to see how much you know.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: An exam (examination) is also a check by a doctor or dentist, like an eye exam.↗ Example: The exam has 40 questions.↗ · She got 35 marks on the exam.↗ · 28 pupils passed the exam.↗ · The exam lasts 90 minutes.↗ · We have a maths exam next week.↗ · He revised every evening before his exams.↗ · No talking during the exam.↗ · She went for an eye exam and got new glasses.↗ · Read every question carefully in the exam.↗

examen — Everyday, meaning 1: (church) The examen is a short daily prayer in which a person looks back over the day, thanks God for good things and asks forgiveness for wrong ones; it comes from Saint Ignatius of Loyola.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (French) «Examen» is the French word for an exam or test; it is not an ordinary English word in that sense.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (old, formal) An examination or careful study.↗ Example: Every night before bed she prays the examen.↗ · In the examen you think about the best moment of your day.↗ · Christians who pray the examen ask God to help them do better tomorrow.↗ · Our teacher led a short examen at the end of the school day.↗ · The examen was taught by Saint Ignatius.↗ · (French) «J'ai un examen demain» means «I have an exam tomorrow».↗ · The examen has steps: thanks, review, sorry and hope.↗ · We wrote our own examen in our reflection journals.↗

examination — Everyday, meaning 1: (formal) An examination is a test of what you know or can do, often written; usually called an exam.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: An examination is a careful look at something to study or check it.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A medical examination is when a doctor checks your body.↗ Example: Pupils sit their examinations in the hall.↗ · The doctor gave him a full examination.↗ · On examination, the rock had tiny crystals.↗ · She passed her music examination.↗ · The dentist's examination took five minutes.↗ · The detective made a careful examination of the footprints.↗ · The examination lasts two hours.↗ · Our examination of the pond water showed tiny creatures.↗ · He was studying for an examination for an appointment.↗

examine — Everyday, meaning 1: To examine something is to look at it very carefully to find out about it.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A doctor examines you to check your health.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: To examine pupils is to test their knowledge with an exam.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: To examine a person can also mean to question them closely to find out the truth.↗ Example: Examine the leaf under the microscope.↗ · The detective examined the footprints.↗ · The doctor examined my sore throat.↗ · We examined the rock and found a fossil.↗ · Examine the graph carefully before you answer.↗ · The vet examined the dog's paw.↗ · Pupils will be examined in maths at the end of the year.↗ · Have them examined, and they will confess their crime.↗ · [p. 11] The following copies of the "Sepher Yetzirah" in Hebrew, I have also examined:— (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗ · The following copies of the " Sepher Yetzirah " in Hebrew, I have also examined :- — (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗ · The Sefer Yetzirah urges us to investigate and examine the letters, that we may have a clear insight into the subject.↗ (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗ · Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my reins and my heart.↗ (Writings PSA.26.2, JPS 1917)↗ · And Ezra the priest, with certain heads of fathers' houses, after their fathers' houses, and all of them by their names, were separated; and they sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.↗ (Writings EZR.10.16, JPS 1917)↗

examiner — Everyday, meaning 1: A person who sets or marks an exam or test, as in «The examiner marked our papers».↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A person who checks something carefully, as in a «driving examiner» or a «medical examiner».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (in a newspaper name) Several newspapers are called «The Examiner».↗ Example: The examiner said to start writing.↗ · Write neatly so the examiner can read your answer.↗ · Mum passed her driving test first time — the examiner was impressed.↗ · The piano examiner asked me to play a scale.↗ · The medical examiner looked at the evidence.↗ · Examiners give marks for showing your working.↗

example — Everyday, meaning 1: An example is one case that shows how something works or what something is like: a dog is an example of a mammal.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: An example is a person or act that others can copy: set a good example.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: «For example» (e.g.) comes before cases that explain what you mean.↗ Example: Example: 3 bags with 4 apples in each bag; 3 × 4 = 12 apples.↗ · Example: 12 cookies shared equally among 3 friends; 12 ÷ 3 = 4 cookies each.↗ · Can you give an example of a fruit?↗ · A shark is an example of a fish.↗ · Some animals sleep in winter, for example bears.↗ · Older children should set a good example.↗ · Look at the example before you start the worksheet.↗ · Follow my example and you will get along beautifully."↗ · This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗ · This has been shown by the example of combining the letter א with all the other letters, and all the other letters with Aleph (א).↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗

exasperated — Everyday, meaning 1: Exasperated means very angry and annoyed, so that a person can hardly hold back their temper.↗ Example: Apollo was exasperated by the loss of his son.↗ · The teacher grew exasperated with the noisy class.↗

exasperating — Everyday, meaning 1: Very annoying, making you feel cross and impatient, often because it keeps happening.↗ Example: The Caterpillar's short answers were exasperating.↗ · It's exasperating when the bus is late again.↗ · Toad was the most exasperating animal on the river.↗ · My little brother can be exasperating!↗ · This puzzle is exasperating — I can't solve it.↗ · «How exasperating!» cried Alice.↗ · The slow computer was exasperating.↗ · It was exasperating to lose the same game three times.↗

excavate — Everyday, meaning 1: To excavate means to dig carefully in the ground to find old things such as buildings, bones or tools.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To excavate means to dig out a hole, tunnel or area, for example for building.↗ Example: Archaeologists excavated a Roman villa under the car park.↗ · They are excavating the dinosaur bones slowly with brushes.↗ · Workers excavated the ground for the new swimming pool.↗ · The site was excavated last summer.↗ · Our class pretended to excavate a sandpit for buried treasure.↗ · Badgers excavate long tunnels.↗