How many words contain the sequence 'ee'?

There are 5 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'ee'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'ee'?

Some common words containing 'ee' include Abandonee, Freedom, Keen. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Abandonee Noun Freedom Noun Keen Adjective Keep Verb, Noun Need Noun, Verb

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1. How many syllables does 'abandonee' have?

Two Three Four Five

2. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the modal use of 'need'?

You needn't to shout. You needn't shouting. You needn't shout. You don't needn't shout.

3. What part of speech is 'abandonee'?

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

4. What is the adjective form of 'freedom'?

Free Freely Freed Freer

5. Which word is the exact opposite (antonym) of 'abandonee'?

Victim Abandoner Recipient Insurer

6. Which word is an antonym for 'keep' when referring to possession?

Retain Hold Lose Maintain

7. What does the phrase 'keen as mustard' mean?

Very spicy Extremely eager and enthusiastic Yellow-colored Slightly confused

8. What does the phrase 'keep in touch' mean?

To physically touch someone To avoid someone To maintain communication over time To end a relationship

9. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The students are keen ___ start the project.'

on for to at

10. Which sentence uses 'need' correctly as a main verb?

I need to going. I need for going. I need to go. I need go.

11. Is 'abandonee' a common word for everyday casual speech?

Yes, very common No, it is mostly legal and formal Only in British English Only for children

12. Which word is an antonym for 'keen' when describing a blade?

Sharp Blunt Piercing Edged

13. What part of speech is the word 'freedom'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

14. Which suffix in 'abandonee' indicates the recipient of an action?

ab- -don -ee -onee

15. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'They fought for freedom ___ oppression.'

of to from with

16. In maritime insurance law, who typically acts as the 'abandonee'?

The ship's captain The crew The insurer The cargo owner

17. How many syllables does 'freedom' have, and which is stressed?

One syllable Two syllables, first stressed Two syllables, second stressed Three syllables, first stressed

18. What does the noun 'abandonee' mean?

The person who leaves The person who is left behind or receives property The act of leaving The property itself

19. Which preposition correctly completes: 'Let's keep ___ touch after you move.'

on in up at

20. What is the origin of the noun 'keep' in a castle?

The dungeon The strongest tower for defense The kitchen The gatehouse

21. What does a 'freedom fighter' do?

Sues people in court Fights in a boxing ring Takes part in a revolutionary struggle to achieve freedom Guards prisoners

22. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The plants need watered. The plants need watering. The plants need to watering. The plants need water.

23. Which preposition correctly completes: 'There is a desperate need ___ clean water.'

of for to with

24. Which word is an antonym for 'need' in the context of having enough?

Lack Necessity Surplus Poverty

25. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The abandonee filed a claim for the lost ship. The abandonee was filed a claim. She abandonee the claim. The abandonees the property.

26. Which sentence uses 'abandonee' correctly?

He abandonee the dog. The insurer acted as the abandonee for the cargo. She is a very abandonee person. The abandoneer left the house.

27. How is the word 'need' pronounced in American English?

NID (short i) NEED (long ee, rhyming with seed) NAYD NUHD

28. Which sentence uses 'keep' correctly to mean 'continue'?

I keep to walk. I keep walking. I keep on to walk. I keeping walk.

29. What part of speech is the word 'keep' primarily used as?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

30. Where does the primary stress fall in 'abandonee'?

First syllable (AB-ban-don-ee) Second syllable (uh-BAN-don-ee) Fourth syllable (uh-ban-duh-NEE) All equally

31. Which of the following is an antonym for 'freedom'?

Liberty Independence Captivity Autonomy

32. How is the word 'keep' pronounced?

KIP KEP KEEP (rhyming with sheep) KAYP

33. Which sentence uses 'freedom' correctly?

The bird is freedom. I want a freedom. We have freedom of speech. This is a freedom ticket.

34. Can 'freedom' be countable?

Never Yes, when referring to specific legal rights Yes, always Only in the plural form

35. What does the idiom 'keep an eye on' mean?

To stare angrily To watch closely or monitor To physically touch an eye To close one eye

36. Which word is a synonym for 'freedom'?

Captivity Liberty Restriction Slavery

37. What does 'financial freedom' mean?

Free banking Having enough money to live without financial worry No taxes Free credit cards

38. What does the phrase 'in need of' mean?

To be rich To require something To offer help To desire strongly

39. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

She kepted the secret. She kept the secret. She keep the secret. She is kept the secret.

40. What part of speech is the word 'keen' primarily used as?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

41. What is the origin of the word 'keen'?

Old English 'cēne' (bold) Latin 'canis' (dog) French 'reine' (queen) Greek 'kinein' (to move)

42. What is the difference between 'need' and 'want'?

They mean the same thing. Need is essential; want is a desire. Need is emotional; want is practical. Need is for objects; want is for people.

43. Which sentence uses 'keen' correctly?

I am keen for playing. I am keen at playing. I am keen on playing. I am keen to playing.

44. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'keen'?

Keen weather Keen interest Keen metal Keen gravity

45. What part(s) of speech can the word 'need' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

46. How many syllables does the word 'keen' have?

One Two Three Four

47. What is the simple past tense of 'keep'?

Keeped Kept Keeps Keeping

48. What is the difference between 'I didn't need to go' and 'I needn't have gone'?

They mean exactly the same. Didn't need to: I didn't go. Needn't have: I went, but it wasn't necessary. Didn't need to: I went. Needn't have: I didn't go. One is present tense, one is past.

49. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I am more keen on tea than coffee. I am keener on tea than coffee. Both are correct. Neither is correct.

50. What does it mean if someone has a 'keen eye'?

They have a physical eye disease. They are good at noticing details. They are an optometrist. They cannot see well.