This word is the root of many English words related to water, such as:
* "ea" - river (Old English)
* "éan" - river, stream, brook (Old English)
* "ea" - river, stream, water (Old English)
* "ea-stream" - river, brook, stream (Old English)
* "ea-ford" - river crossing, ford (Old English)
* "ea-water" - river water, water (Old English)
* "ea-wic" - river bay, inlet (Old English)
Modern English words like "eaves" and "eve" are also related to the Old English word "ea," but the meanings are slightly different and have evolved over time.