Word.ws English Dictionary

Words That Start with GE

There are 368 words that start with GE on Word.ws, from 2 to 15 letters. The most common length is 7 letters (45 words). The words used most often are get, getting, general, generally and german.

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2-letter words that start with GE

  • ge3n. The name of the Cyrillic script letter Г / г.

3-letter words that start with GE

  • ged5n. The pike or luce.
  • gee4interj. A general exclamation of surprise or frustration.
  • geg5v. To walk carelessly or in a careless manner.
  • gel4n. A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as...
  • gem6n. A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for...
  • gen4n. Information.
  • geo4n. An inlet, gully or cleft in the face of a cliff.
  • ger4n. A yurt.
  • get4v. To obtain; to acquire.
  • gex11interj. A response to an utterance of say gex, interpreting the phrase...
  • gey7adv. Very.

4-letter words that start with GE

  • geal5v. To congeal.
  • gean5n. A wild cherry tree, Prunus avium, native to Europe and western Asia or...
  • gear5n. Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic...
  • geas5n. A (generally magical) vow, obligation or injunction placed upon someone...
  • geat5n. The channel or spout through which molten metal runs into a mould in...
  • geck11v. To jeer or mock; to show contempt for.
  • geek9n. A carnival performer specializing in bizarre and unappetizing behavior.
  • geep7n. A sheep–goat hybrid, an animal with DNA from a goat and from a sheep...
  • geet5adj. Great.
  • geez14interj. An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration.
  • gein5n. Humic acid.
  • geis5n. Synonym of geas (“a mystical injunction: a prohibition, or...
  • geld6v. To tax geld.
  • gele5n. A traditional head tie native to Yoruba women of West Africa (Nigeria...
  • gelt5n. A gelding.
  • gena5n. The cheek; the feathered side of the under mandible of a bird.
  • gene5n. A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take...
  • geno5n. Genocide.
  • gens5n. A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people...
  • gent5n. A gentleman.
  • genu5n. The knee.
  • geog6n. Geography, mainly as a school subject.
  • geon5n. A hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a...
  • gerb7n. A firework that produces a fountain of sparks.
  • germ7n. The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain....
  • gern5v. To grin.
  • gert5adj. Big.
  • gest5n. A story or adventure; a verse or prose romance.
  • geta5n. A Japanese raised wooden clog, worn with traditional Japanese garments...
  • gett5n. A child, especially a mischievous one.
  • geum7n. Any of the genus Geum of perennial herbaceous plants.

5-letter words that start with GE

  • geach11n. A thief.
  • gecko12n. Any lizard in the infraorder Gekkota.
  • gedge8v. To make a wry face.
  • geest6n. A type of slightly raised landscape, with sandy and gravelly soils...
  • geiko10n. Synonym of geisha.
  • geist6n. A ghost, an apparition.
  • gelee6n. Any gelled suspension made for culinary purposes.
  • gelid7adj. Very cold; icy or frosty; frigid.
  • gemma10n. An asexual reproductive structure, as found in animals such as hydra...
  • gemmy13adj. Full of, or covered in, gems.
  • genal6adj. Of or relating to the cheeks.
  • genco8n. A power generation company.
  • genet6n. Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus...
  • genic8adj. Of, relating to, produced by, or being a gene.
  • genie6n. A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the...
  • genii6n. Guardian spirits.
  • genin6n. The steroid-related portion of some types of glycosides.
  • genio6n. Somebody having a particular way of thinking.
  • genki10n. A playful, hyperactive girl.
  • genny9n. A person from the suburbs who moves to a low-income urban area.
  • genoa6n. A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.
  • genre6n. A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other...
  • genro6n. A body of elder statesmen of Japan, formerly used as informal advisors...
  • genta6n. Gentamicin.
  • gents6n. A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.
  • genus6n. A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family...
  • geode7n. A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter...
  • geoid7n. The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the...
  • gerbe8n. Something resembling a (wheat) sheaf in appearance.
  • germy11adj. That carries germs.
  • geshe9n. A Tibetan Buddhist monk or nun who holds a certain academic degree.
  • gesso6n. A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for...
  • getup8n. Clothes, costume or outfit, especially one that is ostentatious or...

6-letter words that start with GE

  • geared8adj. Fitted with (some kind or number of) gears.
  • geeked12adj. Under the psychological effects of a stimulant drug; high;.
  • geezer16n. A male person.
  • geisha10n. A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea...
  • gelada8n. Any of species Theropithecus gelada of Old World monkeys, distinguished...
  • gelati7n. Gelato, Italian style ice-cream; a serving of gelato, often in a cone.
  • gelato7n. An Italian variant of ice cream made from milk and sugar, combined with...
  • gelded9adj. Castrated.
  • gelder8n. One who gelds or castrates.
  • gellan7n. A polysaccharide gum produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea.
  • gelled8adj. Enclosed in a gel.
  • gemmed12adj. Adorned with, or as with, gems.
  • gender8n. Sex (a category, either male or female, into which sexually-reproducing...
  • geneva10n. Gin, especially jenever.
  • genial7adj. Friendly and cheerful; enlivening.
  • genius7n. Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially...
  • genome9n. The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA)...
  • genset7n. An internal combustion engine equipped with an electric generator, such...
  • gentle7adj. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
  • gently10adv. Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
  • gentoo7n. Gentoo penguin.
  • gentry10n. Birth; condition; rank by birth.
  • geonet7n. A network of geocells sometimes forming a geospacer.
  • gerbil9n. A member of one of several species of small, jumping, mouselike rodents...
  • german9adj. Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).
  • germen9n. The basic form of an organism; the seed or germ.
  • gerund8n. A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun.
  • getter7n. One who, or that which, gets.
  • geyser10n. A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc....

7-letter words that start with GE

  • gearbox17n. An enclosed gear train.
  • gearing9n. The ratio of a system of gears.
  • gearset8n. A set of gears, as in a car or bicycle.
  • geebung11n. A plant of the genus Persoonia.
  • geekdom15n. The world or sphere of geeks.
  • geekery15n. Obsessive interest in or enthusiasm for a subject, typically one of...
  • gelatin8n. A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted...
  • gelding10n. A castrated male horse.
  • geminal10adj. Describing identical atoms or groups attached to the same atom in a...
  • gemsbok16n. A large African antelope (Oryx gazella).
  • general8adj. Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied...
  • generic10adj. Very broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as...
  • genesis8n. The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
  • genetic10adj. Relating to genetics or genes.
  • genista8n. Any member of the flowering plant genus Genista.
  • genizah20n. A depository where sacred Hebrew books or other sacred items that by...
  • genlock14n. A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific...
  • genoise8n. A classic European sponge cake.
  • genomic12adj. Of or pertaining to a genome.
  • genteel8adj. Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively...
  • gentian8n. Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and...
  • gentile8adj. Non-Jewish.
  • genuine8adj. Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.
  • geocode11v. To find the latitude and longitude coordinates of an address.
  • geodata9n. Geographical data.
  • geodesy12n. The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of...
  • geoduck15n. The species of large saltwater clam Panopea generosa, native to the...
  • geogrid10n. A grid of geosynthetic material used to reinforce soil and other...
  • geology12n. The science that studies the structure of the Earth (or other planets)...
  • geopark14n. Any of several official sites of geological importance, often also of...
  • georgic11n. A rural poem; a poetical composition on husbandry, containing rules for...
  • geosmin10n. A bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy...
  • geotech13n. A person or organization working in geotechnology.
  • geranyl11n. A univalent radical derived from geraniol.
  • gerbera10n. A daisy of the genus Gerbera.
  • gerenuk12n. A type of long-necked gazelle, Litocranius walleri, native to central...
  • germane10adj. Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.
  • gerring9v. Getting.
  • gestalt8n. A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic...
  • gestate8v. To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
  • gestion8n. The act of managing, conducting or administrating something.
  • gesture8n. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
  • getaway14n. A means of escape.
  • getback16n. An act of revenge.
  • getting9n. The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.

8-letter words that start with GE

  • gearhead13n. A mechanical device used to increase the torque of gears.
  • gearless9adj. Without gears.
  • gelation9n. The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.
  • gelsolin9n. An actin-binding protein that is a key regulator of actin filament...
  • gematria11n. A cabalistic method of interpreting Hebrew words, based on numerical...
  • geminate11adj. Forming a pair.
  • gemology15n. The art and science of gems.
  • gemstone11n. A gem, usually made of minerals.
  • gendarme12n. A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.
  • gendered11adj. Having grammatical gender.
  • generate9v. To bring into being; give rise to.
  • generics11n. The use of templates, etc., to create generic source code that can be...
  • generous9adj. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
  • genetics11n. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of...
  • genially12adv. In a genial manner; gaily; cheerfully.
  • genitive12adj. Of a grammatical case: in an inflected language (such as Greek or...
  • genocide12n. The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people...
  • genomics13n. The study of the complete genome of an organism.
  • genotype14n. The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which...
  • gentrify15v. To renovate or improve something (especially housing or district)...
  • geocache16n. A container hidden in a specific location during geocaching.
  • geocoded13adj. Identified by a geocode.
  • geodesic12n. The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
  • geodetic12adj. Of or relating to geodesy; geodesic.
  • geofence14n. A virtual perimeter around a geographic area, typically enforced by...
  • geologic12adj. Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.
  • geomancy16n. A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting...
  • geometer11n. A mathematician who specializes in geometry.
  • geometry14n. The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
  • geophone14n. A form of microphone that detects and records seismic vibrations.
  • geospace13n. The region of outer space near Earth, including the upper atmosphere...
  • geraniol9n. A monoterpenoid alcohol found in the essential oils of rose, palmarosa...
  • geranium11n. Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae.
  • germanic13adj. Of or containing germanium.
  • germinal11adj. Relating to spring.
  • germline11n. Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be...
  • geronimo11interj. A cry before jumping out of or into something.
  • gestural9adj. Of, pertaining to, or using gestures.
  • gettable11adj. Able to be gotten.
  • gezellig19adj. Having a cosy or pleasant, or sociable atmosphere; convivial and...

9-letter words that start with GE

  • gearshift16v. To shift gears.
  • gearstick16n. The lever used to change gear in a vehicle.
  • geekiness14n. The state of being geeky.
  • gefitinib15n. A drug, used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, that acts in...
  • gelateria10n. A shop that sells gelato (Italian-style ice cream).
  • gelignite11n. An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base...
  • gelsemium14n. Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gelsemium, many of which...
  • geminated13adj. Of a consonant, pronounced longer and considered as being doubled...
  • gendering12n. The assignment of gender to something or somebody.
  • genealogy14n. The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or...
  • generally13adv. Popularly or widely.
  • generator10n. An apparatus in which vapour or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by...
  • genetical12adj. Relating to genesis or origin; genetic.
  • geniality13n. The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of...
  • genistein10n. A pale yellow isoflavone derivative C₁₅H₁₀O₅ originally obtained from...
  • genotoxic19adj. Capable of damaging genetic material such as DNA, and thus causing...
  • genotypic17adj. Of or pertaining to a genotype.
  • gentility13n. The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being...
  • gentleman12n. Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
  • genuflect15v. To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a...
  • genuinely13adv. In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
  • geography19n. The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans...
  • geolocate12v. To use GPS or other data to provide map coordinates to a person, an...
  • geologist11n. A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology...
  • geomancer14n. A person who practices geomancy.
  • geomantic14adj. Of or relating to geomancy.
  • geomatics14n. The discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering...
  • geometric14adj. Of or relating to geometry.
  • geometrid13n. Any of the family Geometridae of moths.
  • georgette11n. A thin lightweight silk or cotton fabric with a matte finish.
  • geosocial12adj. Relating to society and geography.
  • geosphere15n. The solid body of the Earth.
  • geriatric12adj. Relating to the elderly.
  • germander13n. A Mediterranean herb, of species Teucrium chamaedrys, historically...
  • germanium14n. A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32...
  • germicide15n. An agent that kills pathogenic organisms; a disinfectant.
  • germinate12v. Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.
  • germplasm16n. Seeds or tissues maintained for the purpose of animal or plant...
  • gerundive14n. A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent...
  • gestation10n. The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically...
  • gesturing11n. The making of gestures.

10-letter words that start with GE

  • gelatinase11n. Any of several proteolytic enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of...
  • gelatinous11adj. Jelly-like.
  • gemination13n. A doubling.
  • gemologist14n. An expert in gemology.
  • genderbend15n. Synonym of genderswap.
  • gendercide15n. The killing of humans or other organisms because of their gender.
  • genderless12adj. Without a gender.
  • generalist11n. A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than...
  • generality14n. The quality of being general.
  • generalize20v. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  • generation11n. The act of creating something or bringing something into being...
  • generative14adj. Having the power of generating, propagating, originating, or producing.
  • generosity14n. The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
  • generously14adv. In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
  • geneticist13n. A scientist who studies genes.
  • geniculate13adj. Bent abruptly, with the structure of a knee.
  • genotyping17n. The process of determining a genotype.
  • gentamicin15n. A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic mixture, derived from an...
  • gentlefolk18n. People of superior social position.
  • gentleness11n. The state of being gentle.
  • gentrifier14n. An agent of gentrification.
  • geocaching19n. A pastime in which participants use a GPS receiver to find a hidden...
  • geocentric15adj. Having the Earth at the center.
  • geochemist18n. A chemist or geologist who specializes in geochemistry.
  • geodynamic19adj. Of or pertaining to geodynamics.
  • geofencing17n. The act of establishing and maintaining a geofence around an area.
  • geographer17n. A specialist in geography.
  • geographia17n. Vivid representation of the earth to create an illusion of reality.
  • geographic19adj. Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).
  • geological14adj. Synonym of geologic.
  • geometrics15n. A design made from geometric figures.
  • geomorphic20adj. Of or pertaining to the shape or structure of the surface of the Earth.
  • geophysics21n. A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and...
  • geopolymer18n. Any of a class of synthetic aluminosilicate materials with potential...
  • geoscience15n. Earth science.
  • geospatial13adj. Of or pertaining to a geographic location, especially data.
  • geosystems16n. Physical geography.
  • geotagging14n. The augmentation of photographs or other items with metadata indicating...
  • geotextile18n. Any strong, permeable fabric used in earthworks for any of a number of...
  • geothermal16adj. Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's...
  • geriatrics13n. The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the...
  • germicidal16adj. That kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant.
  • germophobe20n. One who suffers from germophobia.
  • gesundheit15interj. Said to someone who has just sneezed.

11-letter words that start with GE

  • gemcitabine18n. A particular drug used in chemotherapy.
  • gemfibrozil28n. A drug C₁₅H₂₂O₃ that regulates blood serum lipids and is used...
  • gemological17adj. Of or pertaining to gemology.
  • gendarmerie15n. A military body charged with police duties among the civilian...
  • genderfluid17adj. Not having a fixed gender; having a gender which changes from time to...
  • genderqueer22adj. Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender...
  • genealogist13n. A person who studies or practises genealogy; an expert in genealogy.
  • generalized22adj. Made more general, less specialized.
  • generalship17n. The position or office of a general.
  • generically17adv. In a generic manner.
  • genericized24adj. That has become generic.
  • genetically17adv. In a manner relating to genes or genetics.
  • genographic20adj. Of the use of genetics to study human migration over time.
  • gentilhomme19n. A French gentleman.
  • gentlemanly17adj. Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.
  • gentlewoman17n. A woman of the nobility.
  • genuineness12n. The quality of being genuine; authenticity.
  • geocentrism16n. A belief that the Earth is the center of the universe.
  • geochemical21adj. Of or pertaining to geochemistry.
  • geodatabase15n. A database containing geographical and spatial data.
  • geodynamics20n. The branch of geophysics that studies the deformation processes of...
  • geographics20n. The graphical elements of geography.
  • geolocation14n. The identification of geographic location, as of an electronic device...
  • geomagnetic17adj. Of or pertaining to geomagnetism.
  • geomembrane18n. An impermeable membrane used to line ponds, canals etc.
  • geometrical16adj. Of, or relating to geometry; geometric.
  • geophysical22adj. Of or pertaining to geophysics.
  • geopolitics16n. The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography)...
  • geostrophic19adj. Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal...
  • geotechnics19n. A branch of civil engineering related to soil and rocks.
  • germination14n. The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from...
  • germinative17adj. Of or pertaining to germination.
  • gerontology16n. The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
  • gestational12adj. Of or pertaining to gestation.
  • gesticulate14v. To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.

12-letter words that start with GE

  • gemeinschaft23n. An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs...
  • genealogical16adj. Of or relating to genealogy.
  • generational13adj. Of, pertaining to, or changing over generations.
  • generativity19n. The ability to create or reproduce.
  • genotoxicity25n. The condition of being genotoxic.
  • genuflection18n. The act of genuflecting.
  • geochemistry23n. The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the...
  • geographical21adj. Of or relating to geography.
  • geologically19adv. As part of a geologic process.
  • geomagnetism18n. The magnetism of the Earth.
  • geomechanics22n. The mechanics of rocks and soil.
  • geophysicist23n. A physicist who specializes in geophysics.
  • geopolitical17adj. Of or relating to geopolitics.
  • geopotential15n. The work that must be done at a given altitude in raising a unit mass...
  • geoscientist15n. A scholar or researcher in geoscience, an inclusive term for the earth...
  • geostrategic16adj. Pertaining to the strategy of dealing with geopolitical issues...
  • geosynthetic21n. Any synthetic, typically polymeric product used to stabilize terrain.
  • geotechnical20adj. Of or relating to the soil and bedrock, especially aspects of...
  • geothermally21adv. By geothermal means, especially by means of geothermal energy.
  • geriatrician15n. A medical doctor specialising in the assessment and treatment of...
  • gerontocracy20n. Government by elders; government by elderly rulers.

13-letter words that start with GE

  • generalissimo16n. A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one...
  • generalizable25adj. Capable of being generalized.
  • genitourinary17adj. Of or pertaining to the genital and urinary systems of the body...
  • genotypically24adv. With reference to a genotype.
  • gentlemanlike20adj. Like a gentleman; courteous.
  • geochemically26adv. With regard to geochemistry.
  • geochronology23n. The science of dating samples of rock or sediment.
  • geomechanical23adj. Of or pertaining to geomechanics.
  • geometrically21adv. In a geometric manner.
  • geomorphology25n. The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and...
  • georeferenced20adj. Whose position is referenced by a coordinate system.
  • geoscientific21adj. Of or pertaining to geoscience.
  • geostationary17adj. At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point...
  • geostatistics16n. The application of statistics to geological observations.
  • gerontologist15n. A physician who specializes in gerontology.
  • gesticulation16n. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of...

14-letter words that start with GE

  • gelatinization24n. The act of making or becoming gelatinous.
  • genealogically21adv. Using genealogical methods.
  • generalisation15n. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by...
  • generalization24n. An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a...
  • generationally18adv. With regard to the generations.
  • gentrification20n. The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class...
  • geoarchaeology24n. Usage of geological techniques in archaeology.
  • geoengineering17n. The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and constructing...
  • geographically26adv. In terms of geography.
  • geoinformatics22n. A science and technology which develops and uses information science to...
  • geoinformation20n. Geospatial information.
  • geometrization26n. The use of geometrical concepts and techniques in a different field of...
  • geomorphologic25adj. Of or pertaining to geomorphology; geomorphological.
  • geopolitically22adv. In terms of geopolitics.
  • georeferencing21n. Location using a coordinate system.
  • geostatistical17adj. Of or pertaining to geostatistics.
  • geosynchronous23adj. Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched...
  • gerontological18adj. Of or pertaining to gerontology.
  • gerrymandering22n. The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral...

15-letter words that start with GE

1,463 rare words that start with GE

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Questions about these words

How many words that start with GE are there?
Word.ws lists 368 words that start with GE, plus 1,463 rare ones.
What are common words that start with GE?
get, getting, general, generally, german, generation, gender and gear.
Which of the words that start with GE has the highest letter score?
gemfibrozil scores 28 points with the standard letter tile values.

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