ed
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Noun — A short informal way of saying "education," especially in school or course names.
How to use ed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal in speech ("phys ed," "driver's ed"); standard as an abbreviation in print ("2nd ed.").
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese ED(エンディング) (endingu), from English ending.
Full origin of ed →Frequently asked questions
What does “ed” mean?
The word “ed” means a short informal way of saying "education," especially in school or course names. In plain terms, a common abbreviation, meaning either "education" (as in "phys ed") or "edition/editor" in publishing.
How do you pronounce “ed”?
“Ed” is pronounced ehd (/ɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “ed” in a sentence?
Here is “ed” used in a sentence: “She teaches phys ed at the local high school.”
What is another word for “ed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ed” include educ..
What part of speech is “ed”?
“Ed” is a noun.
Is “ed” a common word?
“Ed” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ed” have?
“Ed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short informal way of saying "education," especially in school or course names.
What is an example of 'ed' used to mean education?
'Phys Ed' is the most common example — the school term for physical education, or gym class. Others include 'Driver's Ed', the course that teaches teenagers to drive, and 'Higher Ed', an informal way to refer to universities and colleges collectively.