ee

2 definitions • 5 examples

added to a verb to form a noun that refers to the person to whom the action of the verb is being done:

an employee (= someone who is employed)

the payee (= a person who money is paid to)

an interviewee (= someone who is being interviewed for a job)

added to an adjective, noun, or verb to refer to a person who is in that condition or state:

a refugee (= someone who has taken refuge)

an escapee (= someone who has escaped)