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f |
F is the sixth letter of the alphabet. |
"e" comes before "f" |
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fable |
A fable is a short story that teaches people a moral |
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fables |
The plural form of fable; more than one (kind of) fable. |
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fabric |
A fabric is a material made of fibers. |
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fabricate |
If you fabricate something |
to fabricate a bridge or ship |
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fabricated |
The past tense and past participle of fabricate. |
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fabricates |
The third-person singular form of fabricate. |
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fabricating |
The present participle of fabricate. |
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fabrication |
Fabrication is the process of fabricating something. |
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fabrications |
The plural form of fabrication; more than one (kind of) fabrication. |
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fabrics |
The plural form of fabric; more than one (kind of) fabric. |
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fabulous |
When something is fabulous |
Your dress looks fabulous! I love it! |
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facade |
Facade is the front view of a building. |
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facades |
The plural form of facade; more than one (kind of) facade. |
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face |
A face is the front part of the head. |
His face was red with embarrassment. |
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faced |
The past tense and past participle of face. |
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facelift |
A facelift is plastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles or other signs of aging. |
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facelifts |
The plural form of facelift; more than one (kind of) facelift. |
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faces |
The plural form of face; more than one (kind of) face. |
Their faces are very beautiful. |
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facet |
A facet is one side or aspect of something |
One facet of the problem is finding enough money. |
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facets |
The plural form of facet; more than one (kind of) facet. |
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facetted |
The past tense and past participle of facet. |
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facetting |
The present participle of facet. |
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facial |
Something is facial if it has to do with the human face. |
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facilitate |
If X facilitates Y |
The aim was to facilitate the development of such schools.; The structure of the text should facilitate comprehension. |
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facilitated |
The past tense and past participle of facilitate. |
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facilitates |
The third-person singular form of facilitate. |
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facilitating |
The present participle of facilitate. |
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facilities |
The facilities in a building include the equipment |
How much does it cost an employer to provide childcare facilities?; The hotel is cheap, but it still has a lot of facilities for guests. |
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facility |
A place's facilities are its rooms |
Picnic, barbecue and playground facilities are located throughout the park.; The money helps to provide equipment and facilities for physical education. |
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facing |
The present participle of face. |
I'm facing the bell tower. |
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facsimile |
A facsimile is an exact copy. |
A facsimile of the design was sent to me. |
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facsimiles |
The plural form of facsimile; more than one (kind of) facsimile. |
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fact |
A fact is a piece of information that is true. |
That is not just my idea, it is a fact. |
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faction |
A faction is a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group. |
The left-wing faction of the party was gaining influence.; Tensions arose between different factions within the committee. |
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factions |
The plural form of faction; more than one (kind of) faction. |
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factitious |
Something that is factitious is artificial; it was made by humans. |
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factoid |
A factoid is something that sounds like it is a true |
Einstein did not fail math--that is a factoid! |
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factoids |
The plural form of factoid; more than one (kind of) factoid. |
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factor |
A factor is one of a number of things that causes a result. |
The main factor in the success of our program is our excellent teachers. |
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factored |
The past tense and past participle of factor. |
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factories |
The plural form of factory; more than one (kind of) factory. |
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factoring |
The present participle of factor. |
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factorisation |
Factorisation is the process of factorising a number. |
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factorisations |
The plural form of factorisation; more than one (kind of) factorisation. |
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factorise |
If you 'factorise a number |
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factorised |
The past tense and past participle of factorise. |
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factorises |
The third-person singular form of factorise. |
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factorising |
The present participle of factorise. |
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factorization |
Factorization is the process of factorizing a number. |
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factorizations |
The plural form of factorization; more than one (kind of) factorization. |
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factorize |
If you 'factorize a number |
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factorized |
The past tense and past participle of factorize. |
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factorizes |
The third-person singular form of factorize. |
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factorizing |
The present participle of factorize. |
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factors |
The plural form of factor; more than one (kind of) factor. |
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factory |
A factory is a building where lots of things are made. |
This factory makes one hundred cars every day. |
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facts |
The plural form of fact; more than one (kind of) fact. |
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factual |
If something is factual |
The factual accuracy of their findings is disputed. |
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faculties |
The plural form of faculty; more than one (kind of) faculty. |
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faculty |
Faculty are the academic staff at schools |
Across all Ontario Colleges, faculty have been on strike for two weeks. |
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fad |
A fad is a brief but popular trend or interest. |
Hula hoops were a fad in the 1950s. |
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faddish |
If something is faddish |
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fade |
When something fades |
The mysterious figure slowly faded into the darkness. |
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faded |
The past tense and past participle of fade. |
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fades |
The third-person singular form of fade. |
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Fadi |
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fading |
The present participle of fade. |
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fads |
The plural form of fad; more than one (kind of) fad. |
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faeces |
Faeces are the solid waste from the intestines |
The street was dirty, with dog faeces all over the footpath. |
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fag |
A cigarette. |
She smokes about 10 fags a day. |
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faggot |
A burning piece of firewood. |
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faggots |
The plural form of faggot; more than one (kind of) faggot. |
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fags |
The plural form of fag; more than one (kind of) fag. |
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Fahrenheit |
Fahrenheit is a scale to measure degrees of temperature. Water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. |
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fail |
To not achieve a goal |
The event is going to fail. |
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failed |
The past tense and past participle of fail. |
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failing |
A failing is a weakness or problem in somebody's character or personality. |
We hired him despite his failings. |
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failings |
The plural form of failing; more than one (kind of) failing. |
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failproof |
If something is failproof |
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fails |
The plural form of fail; more than one (kind of) fail. |
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failure |
A failure is someone or something that fails |
I was a failure at my first job. |
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failures |
The plural form of failure; more than one (kind of) failure. |
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faint |
When someone faints |
Get help quick! Someone has fainted here!; Under a hot sun, humans faint easily. |
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fainted |
The past tense and past participle of faint. |
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fainter |
The comparative form of faint; more faint. |
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faintest |
The superlative form of faint; most faint. |
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fainting |
The present participle of faint. |
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faints |
The third-person singular form of faint. |
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fair |
Something is fair when it seems right or is done for a good purpose. |
A law is fair when good people are not hurt by it.; To pay every person the same for working on the same job is only fair. |
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fair weather friend |
A fair weather friend is someone who acts like a friend when times are good. This is a person who will leave when thing are bad. |
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fairer |
The comparative form of fair; more fair. |
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fairest |
The superlative form of fair; most fair. |
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fairies |
The plural form of fairy; more than one (kind of) fairy. |
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fairly |
Fairly is when something is between slightly and very. |
The sun was shining brightly today, however the light breeze still made it feel fairly chilly. |
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fairness |
Fairness is the act of treating people or things fairly. |
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fairs |
The plural form of fair; more than one (kind of) fair. |
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fairy |
A type of human-like being with magical powers. In modern stories fairies are small with insect-like wings. In older stories they were human-size and very powerful |
A fairy granted then each a wish.; Some people say fairies live beneath the hills in Ireland. |
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fairy tale |
A fairy tale is a story that has fantasy characters like fairies |
I told my daughter a fairy tale to make her fall asleep last night. |
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fairy tales |
The plural form of fairy tale; more than one (kind of) fairy tale. |
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faith |
Faith is the belief that something is true without proof. |
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faithful |
If someone or something is faithful |
My dog follows me everywhere I go. He is very faithful. |
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faithfully |
If a person does something faithfully |
I have been faithfully married for the past twenty years. |
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faithfulness |
The faithfulness of someone is how faithful they are. |
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faithless |
A faithless person is someone who does not keep promises and can't be trusted. |
He was faithless to his friends and lied to them.; The faithless soldier deserted his post during the battle. |
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faiths |
The plural form of faith; more than one (kind of) faith. |
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fake |
Something which is fake is not real |
Which fur coat looks fake? |
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faked |
The past tense and past participle of fake. |
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faker |
Someone who fakes something. |
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fakers |
The plural form of faker; more than one (kind of) faker. |
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fakes |
The plural form of fake; more than one (kind of) fake. |
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fakest |
The superlative form of fake; most fake. |
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faking |
The present participle of fake. |
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Falco |
Falco is a taxonomic genus within the family Falconidae. |
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falcon |
A falcon is any bird of the genus Falco |
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Falconidae |
Falconidae is a taxonomic family within the order Falconiformes. |
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falcons |
The plural form of falcon; more than one (kind of) falcon. |
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fall |
When something or someone falls |
The apple fell from the tree.; The bridge is falling down.; He tripped on a banana peel and fell down, hurting his leg. |
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fall down |
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fall off |
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fall through the cracks |
If a problem falls through the cracks |
Complete every item, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. |
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fallacies |
The plural form of fallacy; more than one (kind of) fallacy. |
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fallacy |
A fallacy is a false or wrong conclusion. |
The argument "A=B; B=C. Thus, A=D" is a fallacy, for D was not mentioned before. |
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fallen |
The past participle of fall. |
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fallopian tube |
The fallopian tube is a tube in female mammals that moves the egg from the ovary to the uterus. |
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fallow |
Fallow land is land that has been readied for seeding |
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fallowness |
Fallowness is the state of being fallow. |
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fallows |
The plural form of fallow; more than one (kind of) fallow. |
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falls |
The plural form of fall; more than one (kind of) fall. |
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falooda |
Falooda is a cold and sweet drink that is rather popular in Southern Asia. |
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faloodas |
The plural form of falooda; more than one (kind of) falooda. |
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false |
If something is false |
It is false that 2 + 2 = 5.; My grandfather takes out his false teeth at night. |
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false memories |
The plural form of false memory; more than one (kind of) false memory. |
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false memory |
False memory refers to a medical condition where a person remembers something that did not happen. |
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falsehood |
A falsehood is the property of being false. |
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falsehoods |
The plural form of falsehood; more than one (kind of) falsehood. |
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falsely |
If you say or write something falsely |
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falser |
The comparative form of false; more false. |
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falsest |
The superlative form of false; most false. |
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falsified |
The past tense and past participle of falsify. |
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falsifies |
The third-person singular form of falsify. |
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falsify |
If you falsify a result |
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falsifying |
The present participle of falsify. |
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falter |
If something falters |
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faltered |
The past tense and past participle of falter. |
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faltering |
The present participle of falter. |
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falters |
The third-person singular form of falter. |
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fame |
Fame is the state of being known to many people. |
That singer rose to fame due to his lovely voice. |
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famed |
When something or someone is famed |
This shop is famed for its delicious bread. |
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fames |
The third-person singular form of fame. |
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familial |
Of or pertaining to human family. |
Mark had to leave work due to familial obligations. |
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familiar |
If something is familiar |
"Three strikes and you're out" is a very familiar phrase these days.; The words sounded very familiar to her, and then she remembered: she had written them.; Why would someone leave familiar territory and travel all this distance.; People sitting on the grass was a familiar sight on Saturdays in the park.; New a month ago, he's become quite familiar to all of us. |
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familiarise |
If you familiarise |
You need to familiarise yourself with the rules so you won't have to look them up later. |
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familiarised |
The past tense and past participle of familiarise. |
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familiarises |
The third-person singular form of familiarise. |
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familiarising |
The present participle of familiarise. |
He enjoyed familiarising new users with the rules of Wiktionary. |
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familiarities |
The plural form of familiarity; more than one (kind of) familiarity. |
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familiarity |
Your familiarity with something or someone is how well you know it or them. |
Her familiarity with the city made her an excellent tour guide.; You should have a good familiarity with the night sky. |
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familiarize |
If you familiarize |
You need to familiarize yourself with the rules so you won't have to look them up later. |
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familiarized |
The past tense and past participle of familiarize. |
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familiarizes |
The third-person singular form of familiarize. |
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familiarizing |
The present participle of familiarize. |
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familiars |
The plural form of familiar; more than one (kind of) familiar. |
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families |
The plural form of family; more than one (kind of) family. |
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family |
A family is a group of people with a blood or marriage relation. |
My parents and my two brothers are my family. |
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famine |
If a place is affected by famine |
Over a million people died during the 1984 famine in Ethiopia. |
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famines |
The plural form of famine; more than one (kind of) famine. |
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faming |
The present participle of fame. |
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famous |
If someone or something is famous |
Judy Garland was a famous singer.; After I write this book I'll be famous, and then many people will want to talk to me.; The ballet was made famous when it was produced in Paris. |
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fan |
A fan is a thing that moves air to help people stay cool; either a small paper thing a person holds in their hand |
She held the fan in front of her face so people wouldn't see her smile.; Turn on the fan! It's hot here! |
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fanatic |
A fanatic is a person who is zealously enthusiastic about something |
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fanatical |
When you are fanatical |
Steve Jobs was fanatical about the quality of his company's products. |
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fanatics |
The plural form of fanatic; more than one (kind of) fanatic. |
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fancied |
The past tense and past participle of fancy. |
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fancier |
The comparative form of fancy; more fancy. |
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fanciers |
The plural form of fancier; more than one (kind of) fancier. |
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fancies |
The third-person singular form of fancy. |
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fanciest |
The superlative form of fancy; most fancy. |
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fanciful |
Something that is fanciful is imaginative or unrealistic |
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fancily |
If something is done fancily |
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fanciness |
The fanciness of something is how fancy it is. |
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fancy |
If something is fancy |
That's a very fancy dress you're wearing.; We tried to make things look fancy for the party. |
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fancying |
The present participle of fancy. |
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fandom |
Fandom is the state of being a fan of a sport |
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fandoms |
The plural form of fandom; more than one (kind of) fandom. |
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fanfare |
Fanfare is a short ceremonial tune of trumpets or horns that is played to introduce something or someone important. |
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fanfares |
The plural form of fanfare; more than one (kind of) fanfare. |
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fang |
A fang is a long |
The dog bit me with his fangs. |
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fangs |
The plural form of fang; more than one (kind of) fang. |
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fanned |
The past tense and past participle of fan. |
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fanning |
The present participle of fan. |
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fans |
The plural form of fan; more than one (kind of) fan. |
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fantasied |
The past tense and past participle of fantasy. |
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fantasies |
The plural of fantasy; more than one fantasy. |
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fantasise |
When you fantasise about something |
I fantasised going to Hawaii with my friends. |
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fantasised |
The past tense and past participle of fantasise. |
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fantasises |
The third-person singular form of fantasise. |
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fantasising |
The present participle of fantasise. |
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fantasize |
When you fantasize about something |
I fantasized going to Hawaii with my friends. |
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fantasized |
The past tense and past participle of fantasize. |
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fantasizes |
The third-person singular form of fantasize. |
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fantasizing |
The present participle of fantasize. |
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fantastic |
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful. |
He told fantastic stories of dragons and goblins.; His fantastic post-school had all failed.; She had a fantastic view of her own importance that no one else shared. |
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fantasy |
That which comes from one's imagination. |
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fantasying |
The past participle of fantasy. |
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far |
a long distance away |
He got tired after walking so far.; He lives too far from here to walk home.; Not far from here, the rivers come together. |
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far cry |
If A is a far cry from B |
Life in the big city was a far cry from his upbringing on a quiet, small farm. |
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farad |
In the International System of Units |
The input has 5 pF (picofarads) of capacitance. |
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Faradian |
A person who believes in the teachings of Wallace Fard Muhammad. |
Malcolm was a Faradian. |
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farads |
The plural form of farad; more than one (kind of) farad. |
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Faraq |
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farce |
Farce is a style of humor that shows a very enlarged and unlikely-to-happen situation. |
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farces |
The plural form of farce; more than one (kind of) farce. |
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fare |
A fare is money that you pay for public transportation; that is |
The city is planning to increase its bus fares again. |
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fares |
The plural form of fare; more than one (kind of) fare. |
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farewell |
You use farewell when you are leaving or departing. |
Farewell! I will miss you. |
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farewells |
The plural form of farewell; more than one (kind of) farewell. |
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farfetched |
If something is farfetched |
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far-fetched |
If something is farfetched |
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Farhang |
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farinaceous |
Containing a lot of flour |
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farm |
A piece of land where people work growing plants and animals. Usually |
We grow cows and apples on our farm. |
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farmed |
The past tense and past participle of farm. |
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farmer |
Someone whose job is to raise animals or plants |
The farmers here plant crops to feed their families and to make a profit. |
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farmers |
The plural form of farmer; more than one (kind of) farmer. |
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farmhouse |
A farmhouse is the main house on a farm |
The old farmhouse was surrounded by fields and animals. |
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farmhouses |
The plural form of farmhouse; more than one (kind of) farmhouse. |
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farming |
The present participle of farm. |
My grandfather has been farming his land for many years. |
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farmland |
A farmland is a land that is suitable for farming and agricultural production. |
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farmlands |
The plural form of farmland; more than one (kind of) farmland. |
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farms |
The plural form of farm; more than one (kind of) farm. |
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farmstead |
A farmstead is the main building of a farm. |
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farmsteads |
The plural form of farmstead; more than one (kind of) farmstead. |
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Faroe |
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farrow |
A farrow is a litter of piglets. |
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farrowed |
The past tense and past participle of farrow. |
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farrowing |
The present participle of farrow. |
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farrows |
The plural form of farrow; more than one (kind of) farrow. |
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fart |
A fart is the air that comes out of an anus; the air is produced by digestion. |
I accidentally let out a loud fart in class today. I was so embarrassed! |
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fart around |
If a person farts around |
Quit farting around and start doing work! |
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farted |
The past tense and past participle of fart. |
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farther |
The comparative form of far; more far. |
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farthest |
The comparative form of far; more far. |
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farting |
The present participle of fart. |
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farts |
The plural form of fart; more than one (kind of) fart. |
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Farzi |
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fasciate |
If you fasciate things |
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fasciated |
The past tense and past participle of fasciate. |
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fasciates |
The third-person singular form of fasciate. |
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fasciating |
The present participle of fasciate. |
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fascinate |
When someone is fascinated |
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fascinated |
The past tense and past participle of fascinate. |
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fascinates |
The third-person singular form of fascinate. |
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fascinating |
The present participle of fascinate. |
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fascism |
A political system that needs absolute obedience and control of the market and the people by companies and government joined together under the cult leadership of the dictator and a devoted military hierarchy where people are above one another. |
Adolf Hitler and the Nazis set up a government based on fascism. |
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fascisms |
The plural form of fascism; more than one (kind of) fascism. |
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fascist |
When something or someone is fascist |
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fascists |
The plural form of fascist; more than one (kind of) fascist. |
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fashion |
A fashion is a style |
The fashion was for men to have long hair.; At 62, he drives a small old car, and doesn't follow fashion trends.; The models in their fancy fashions walked past the rich women in their seats. |
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fashion model |
A fashion model is a person who wears and displays clothes on a cat walk |
People who design clothes pay a fashion model to wear them at fashion shows. |
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fashion models |
The plural form of fashion model; more than one (kind of) fashion model. |
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fashionable |
If something is fashionable |
He wore fashionable new sunglasses. |
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fashioned |
The past tense and past participle of fashion. |
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fashioning |
The present participle of fashion. |
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fashionista |
A fashionista is a person follows the latest trends of fashion. |
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fashionistas |
The plural form of fashionista; more than one (kind of) fashionista. |
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fashions |
The plural form of fashion; more than one (kind of) fashion. |
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fast |
When you are fast |
The horse ran very fast. |
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fasted |
The past tense and past participle of fast. |
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fasten |
When you fasten a belt |
Please remain seated with your seat belts fastened.; She fastened the gold chain around her neck.; He fastened the top button of his shirt and chose a tie. |
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fastened |
The past tense and past participle of fasten. |
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fastener |
A fastener is something that closes or secures an item. |
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fasteners |
The plural form of fastener; more than one (kind of) fastener. |
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fastening |
The present participle of fasten. |
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fastenings |
The plural form of fastening; more than one (kind of) fastening. |
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fastens |
The third-person singular form of fasten. |
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faster |
The comparative form of fast; more fast. |
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fastest |
The superlative form of fast; most fast. |
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fastidious |
Fastidious means to be very particular about one thing or another; "picky" |
He is so fastidious about personal cleanliness that he bathes three times a day. |
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fasting |
The present participle of fast. |
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fast-paced |
If something is fast-paced |
We went to see a fast-paced action film. There was never a dull moment. |
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fasts |
The third-person singular form of fast. |
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fat |
If a person or animal is fat |
I got really fat when I was in university because I ate every meal at McDonalds. |
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fatal |
If something is fatal |
The injury was fatal. |
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fatalities |
The plural form of fatality; more than one (kind of) fatality. |
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fatality |
Fatality is how likely a person dies from an accident or disease. |
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fatally |
If something happens fatally |
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fatass |
A fatass is a slang term for someone who is overweight. |
That man is a total fatass! He is occupying two seats instead of one. |
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fatasses |
The plural form of fatass; more than one (kind of) fatass. |
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fate |
Fate is a power that decides what will happen to us in the future. |
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fates |
The plural form of fate; more than one (kind of) fate. |
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father |
The father of a person is the man who is one of that person's parents. |
The father of Bill Smith IV is Bill Smith III. |
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father in law |
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fathered |
The past tense and past participle of father. |
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fathering |
The present participle of father. |
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father-in-law |
A person's father-in-law is their spouse's father. |
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father-in-laws |
The plural form of father-in-law; more than one (kind of) father-in-law. |
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fatherland |
The fatherland is the land of your father or mother. |
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fatherlands |
The plural form of fatherland; more than one (kind of) fatherland. |
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fatherless |
A fatherless person is someone without a living father. |
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fathers |
The plural form of father; more than one (kind of) father. |
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father's father |
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fathers-in-law |
The plural form of father-in-law; more than one (kind of) father-in-law. |
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Fathima |
Fathima is an Islamic female given name. |
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fathom |
{{nautical (US) A fathom is a unit length that is equal to 6 feet. |
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fathomed |
The past tense and past participle of fathom. |
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fathoming |
The present participle of fathom. |
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fathomless |
If something is fathomless |
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fathoms |
The plural form of fathom; more than one (kind of) fathom. |
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fatigue |
Fatigue is the extreme tiredness which is the result of having mental or physical exertion or illness. |
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fatigued |
The past tense and past participle of fatigue. |
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fatigues |
The plural form of fatigue; more than one (kind of) fatigue. |
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fatiguing |
The present participle of fatigue. |
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fatness |
The fatness of someone is how fat they are. |
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fats |
The plural form of fat; more than one (kind of) fat. |
Even though you need some fats, too much is bad for you. |
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fatten |
To fatten something means to cause it to become fatter. |
We have to fatten the turkey before we kill it. |
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fattened |
The past tense and past participle of fatten. |
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fattening |
The present participle of fatten. |
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fattens |
The third-person singular form of fatten. |
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fatter |
The comparative form of fat; more fat. |
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fattest |
The superlative form of fat; most fat. |
He is the fattest of them. |
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fattier |
The comparative form of fatty; more fatty. |
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fatties |
The plural form of fatty; more than one (kind of) fatty. |
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fattiest |
The superlative form of fatty; most fatty. |
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fattiness |
The fattiness of something is how fatty it is. |
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fatty |
If something is fatty |
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fatty acid |
A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid (-C(=O)OH) that occur combined with glycerol as animal or vegetable oils and fats. |
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fatty acids |
The plural form of fatty acid; more than one (kind of) fatty acid. |
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fatuous |
When something is fatuous |
It is fatuous to think that both men and women have the same muscle strength. |
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faucet |
A faucet is a fitting of a sink that allows water to flow through it for washing ones' hands or doing the dishes. |
Can you turn the faucet on for me so that I can wash my hands? |
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faucets |
The plural form of faucet; more than one (kind of) faucet. |
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fault |
If something is your fault |
It doesn't matter whose fault it is, let's work together to make it right.; I'm sorry. It's my fault. I forgot to turn it off.; It's clear that both sides are at fault. |
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faulted |
The past tense and past participle of fault. |
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faultier |
The comparative form of faulty; more faulty. |
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faultiest |
The superlative form of faulty; most faulty. |
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faulting |
The present participle of fault. |
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faults |
The plural form of fault; more than one (kind of) fault. |
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faulty |
If something is faulty it is not working |
The car would not start because the battery was faulty. |
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faun |
A fantastic creature who lives in forests and usually has horns and legs like goats. |
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fauna |
The fauna of a region are the animals that live there. |
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faux |
When something is a faux |
She was wearing faux leather. |
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fauxcest |
Fauxcest is roleplay of a romantic relationship between family members. |
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favela |
A favela is a neighbourhood where many poorer people live. |
6% of people in Brazil live in favelas. |
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favelas |
The plural form of favela; more than one (kind of) favela. |
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favor |
Some help. |
Can you please do me a favor by washing the dishes? |
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favorable |
If something is favorable |
His smart attitude left a favorable impression on everybody. |
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favorably |
If something is done favorably for someone |
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favored |
The past tense and past participle of favor. |
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favoring |
The present participle of favor. |
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favorite |
My favorite brand is the brand I like most. |
Ford is my favorite brand of truck. |
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favorites |
The plural form of favorite; more than one (kind of) favorite. |
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favors |
The plural form of favor; more than one (kind of) favor. |
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favour |
Some help. |
Can you please do me a favour by washing the dishes?; May I ask you a favour? |
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favourable |
If something is favourable |
His smart attitude left a favourable impression on everybody. |
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favourably |
If something is done favourably for someone |
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favoured |
The past tense and past participle of favour. |
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favouring |
The present participle of favour. |
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| 358 |
favourite |
My favourite brand is the brand I like most. |
Ford is my favourite brand of truck. |
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favourites |
The plural form of favourite; more than one (kind of) favourite. |
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favours |
The plural form of favour; more than one (kind of) favour. |
I don't ask you for many favours, so will you please do this for me? |
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fawn |
A fawn is a baby deer. |
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fawns |
The plural form of fawn; more than one (kind of) fawn. |
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fax |
A fax is a document that is sent from one fax machine to another |
Did you get the fax I sent you this morning?; Something's wrong with our fax machine; we're not getting any of our faxes today. |
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faxed |
The past tense and past participle of fax. |
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faxes |
The plural form of fax; more than one (kind of) fax. |
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faxing |
The present participle of fax. |
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fealties |
The plural form of fealty; more than one (kind of) fealty. |
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fealty |
Fealty is being loyal to one's lord or superior. |
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fear |
Fear is a bad feeling usually caused by a danger or a worry that something bad might happen. |
He was struck with fear when he thought he saw a ghost.; She has a fear of spiders. |
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feared |
The past tense and past participle of fear. |
I have always feared that I would grow old alone.; That CEO is feared by everyone else at the company. |
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fearful |
If someone or something is fearful |
I am fearful of monsters.; The Chinese have become less fearful than before of the Americans. |
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fearing |
The present participle of fear. |
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fearless |
If a person is fearless |
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fearlessness |
The fearlessness of someone is how fearless they are. |
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fears |
The plural form of fear; more than one (kind of) fear. |
My worst fears have come true: I'm stranded in the middle of nowhere without a phone! |
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fearsome |
If a person's appearance is fearsome |
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feasibilities |
The plural form of feasibility; more than one (kind of) feasibility. |
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feasibility |
Feasibility is the state or quality of something being possible to do. |
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feasible |
When something is feasible |
The government did a study of this area and found that it is feasible to build a new building here.; We realized that it was not feasible to eat and do work at the same time. |
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feast |
A feast is a large meal. |
They had a big feast to celebrate the family reunion. |
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feast day |
A day allocated in celebration of a particular saint. |
March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick. |
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feast days |
The plural form of feast day; more than one (kind of) feast day. |
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feasted |
The past tense and past participle of feast. |
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feasting |
The present participle of feast. |
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| 385 |
feasts |
The plural form of feast; more than one (kind of) feast. |
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feat |
A feat is a rare or difficult accomplishment. |
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feather |
Feathers are the things which cover birds. |
The bird was covered in feathers. |
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featherfoot |
An Aboriginal sorcerer |
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featherfoots |
The plural form of featherfoot; more than one (kind of) featherfoot. |
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featherless |
Something that is featherless doesn't have any feathers. |
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feathers |
The plural form of feather; more than one (kind of) feather. |
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feats |
The plural form of feat; more than one (kind of) feat. |
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feature |
A feature is a special or noticeable part of something. |
One unusual feature of the town is the river in the middle of mainstreet. |
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featured |
The past tense and past participle of feature. |
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featureless |
When something is featureless |
The featureless landscape of the desert made the trip very boring. |
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features |
The plural form of feature; more than one (kind of) feature. |
She has small, delicate facial features. |
| 397 |
featuring |
The present participle of feature. |
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| 398 |
feb |
February (the month). |
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febrile |
A febrile person is someone who is feverish. |
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Februaries |
The plural form of February; more than one (kind of) February. |
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February |
The fourteenth (14th) month in the year. |
There are 30 days in February. |
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Februarys |
The plural form of February; more than one (kind of) February. |
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feces |
Feces are the solid waste from the intestines |
The street was dirty, with dog feces all over the footpath. |
| 404 |
feckless |
If you are feckless |
The untrained soldiers were feckless once fighting began. |
| 405 |
fed |
The past tense and past participle of feed. |
I fed fish to my cat this morning. |
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federal |
The federal government is the main country-wide government in a country where there are also state or provincial governments. |
The federal government has said that it will not increase payments to the provinces.; While education is a federal issue in countries like Japan, it is more local in countries like Canada or the U.S.; Federal taxes will increase next year. |
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federate |
If a group of countries |
The colonies decided to federate, forming the country of Canada. |
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federated |
The past tense and past participle of federate. |
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federates |
The third-person singular form of federate. |
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federating |
The present participle of federate. |
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federation |
A federation is a country formed by separate states that have given certain powers to a central government while keeping control over local matters. |
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fedora |
A fedora is a felt hat with a low |
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fedoras |
The plural form of fedora; more than one (kind of) fedora. |
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fee |
A fee is the money you pay for some kinds of services |
School fees have increased again this year. |
| 415 |
feeble |
Something that is feeble is very weak. |
The old man is feeble.; I was very feeble that day because I was sick.; That's a feeble excuse.; Don't listen to her; she's feeble-minded. |
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feebler |
The comparative form of feeble; more feeble. |
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feeblest |
The superlative form of feeble; most feeble. |
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feed |
When you feed someone |
I feed my dog chicken bones every day. |
| 419 |
feedback |
A reaction or opinion of something. |
I'd really like some feedback on my poem.; I've been hearing really positive feedback about the new library.; After you hand in your essay, I will give you your grade and feedback regarding the content. |
| 420 |
feeding |
The present participle of feed. |
I can't really talk right now, I'm feeding the baby. |
| 421 |
feeds |
The third-person singular form of feed. |
She feeds the baby every two hours.; He feeds the dog twice a day. |
| 422 |
feel |
If you feel that something is the case |
I feel that not enough is being done to protect the local animal life. |
| 423 |
feel the pinch |
If you feel the pinch |
I've really been feeling the pinch since I quit my job last month. |
| 424 |
feeling |
Your feelings are your emotions |
Many people have strong feelings about the war.; Charles had some difficulty in understanding her feelings. |
| 425 |
feelings |
The plural form of feeling; more than one (kind of) feeling. |
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feels |
The third-person singular form of feel. |
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| 427 |
fees |
The plural form of fee; more than one (kind of) fee. |
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| 428 |
feet |
The plural form of foot; more than one (kind of) foot. |
Please take your shoes and socks off of your feet.; My feet hurt from walking all day.; My friend is six feet tall. |
| 429 |
feint |
If you feint |
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| 430 |
feinted |
The past tense and past participle of feint. |
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| 431 |
feinting |
The present participle of feint. |
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| 432 |
feints |
The third-person singular form of feint. |
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| 433 |
feist |
A feist is a small and belligerent dog. |
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feistier |
The comparative form of feisty; more feisty. |
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feistiest |
The superlative form of feisty; most feisty. |
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| 436 |
feists |
The plural form of feist; more than one (kind of) feist. |
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| 437 |
feisty |
A feisty person is someone who is energetic and courageous. |
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| 438 |
Felicity |
Felicity is a female given name. |
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| 439 |
Felidae |
Felidae is a family of mammals |
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Felix |
Felix is a male given name. |
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| 441 |
fell |
The past tense of fall. |
The boy fell out of the tree and broke his arm. |
| 442 |
fellatio |
Fellatio is stimulating a penis with one's mouth. |
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| 443 |
felled |
The past tense and past participle of fell. |
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| 444 |
felling |
The present participle of fell. |
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| 445 |
fellow |
A fellow is a friend; a partner; a companion. |
I have been traveling with my fellow adventurers. |
| 446 |
fellows |
The plural form of fellow; more than one (kind of) fellow. |
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fellowship |
A fellowship is a group of people who join together because of a shared purpose or interest. |
After church and the fellowship meal, the Amish like to " visit, " as they call it.; The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books. |
| 448 |
fellowships |
The plural form of fellowship; more than one (kind of) fellowship. |
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| 449 |
fells |
The third-person singular form of fell. |
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| 450 |
felon |
A felon is a person who has committed a felony or been convicted of a felony. |
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| 451 |
felonies |
The plural form of felony; more than one (kind of) felony. |
It's hard for Richard to get a job because he has two felonies on his criminal record. |
| 452 |
felons |
The plural form of felon; more than one (kind of) felon. |
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| 453 |
felony |
A felony is a serious crime; this is something a person can be put in prison for. |
Somethings that might be called felonies are robbery, rape, murder, treason, threats, spousal abuse, child abuse, or sexually molesting a child. |
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felt |
Felt is a cloth made of wool or of wool and fur. |
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female |
If a person |
The test says your baby will be female.; Yes, I have a female dog. |
| 456 |
female genital mutilation |
A female genital mutilation is the amputation of all part of the clitoris. |
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| 457 |
female genital mutilations |
The plural form of female genital mutilation; more than one (kind of) female genital mutilation. |
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| 458 |
females |
The plural form of female; more than one (kind of) female. |
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| 459 |
feminine |
If something is feminine it is like something a girl or woman would do. |
Wearing dresses is very feminine. |
| 460 |
feminise |
If you feminise |
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feminised |
The past tense and past participle of feminise. |
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| 462 |
feminises |
The third-person singular form of feminise. |
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| 463 |
feminising |
The present participle of feminise. |
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| 464 |
feminism |
feminism is the political movement in which women fight for equal rights. |
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feminisms |
The plural form of feminism; more than one (kind of) feminism. |
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| 466 |
feminist |
A feminist is a person who believes in feminism. |
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| 467 |
feminists |
The plural form of feminist; more than one (kind of) feminist. |
|
| 468 |
feminize |
If you feminize |
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| 469 |
feminized |
The past tense and past participle of feminize. |
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| 470 |
feminizes |
The third-person singular form of feminize. |
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| 471 |
feminizing |
The present participle of feminize. |
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| 472 |
fence |
A fence is like a thin wall that is not part of a building. It stops people or animals from going from one outdoors place to another. It may have many big holes that you can see through |
We put up a tall fence around the yard so that the dog couldn't get out. |
| 473 |
fenced |
The past participle of fence. |
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| 474 |
fencer |
A fencer is someone who participates in the sport of fencing. |
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| 475 |
fencers |
The plural form of fencer; more than one (kind of) fencer. |
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| 476 |
fences |
The plural form of fence; more than one (kind of) fence. |
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| 477 |
fencing |
Fencing is a sport where people fight with swords. |
Fencing is an Olympic sport dating back to the 18th century. |
| 478 |
fenestra |
A fenestra is a small natural opening. |
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| 479 |
fenestras |
The plural form of fenestra; more than one (kind of) fenestra. |
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| 480 |
Ferdinand |
Ferdinand is a male given name. |
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| 481 |
ferment |
When something ferments |
When the grape juice was left in a barrel for a year, it fermented into wine. |
| 482 |
fermentation |
Fermentation is the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria |
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| 483 |
fermentations |
The plural form of fermentation; more than one (kind of) fermentation. |
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| 484 |
fermented |
The past tense and past participle of ferment. |
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| 485 |
fermenting |
The present participle of ferment. |
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| 486 |
ferments |
The third-person singular form of ferment. |
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| 487 |
fermium |
Fermium is a radioactive element with an atomic number of 100 and symbol Fm. |
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| 488 |
ferocious |
When someone is ferocious |
Tigers are ferocious. |
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Ferozwala |
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ferret |
A small animal that eats meat. Ferrets often hunt rabbits and other small animals. Ferrets are similar to weasels and are related to weasels. |
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| 491 |
ferreted |
The past tense and past participle of ferret. |
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| 492 |
ferreting |
The present participle of ferret. |
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| 493 |
ferrets |
The plural form of ferret; more than one (kind of) ferret. |
|
| 494 |
ferried |
The past tense and past participle of ferry. |
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| 495 |
ferries |
The third-person singular form of ferry. |
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| 496 |
ferrous |
If a piece of metal is ferrous |
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| 497 |
ferrum |
Another term for iron |
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| 498 |
ferry |
A ferry is a boat that carries across a short stretch of water |
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| 499 |
ferrying |
The present participle of ferry. |
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| 500 |
fertile |
Fertile land is land on which crops can grow well. |
That field is fertile. |
| 501 |
fertilisation |
Fertilisation is the process of fertilising. |
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| 502 |
fertilisations |
The plural form of fertilisation; more than one (kind of) fertilisation. |
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| 503 |
fertilise |
Fertilising helps to make the soil more fertile by adding nutrients to it. |
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| 504 |
fertilised |
The past tense and past participle of fertilise. |
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| 505 |
fertiliser |
Fertiliser is something which is added to soil to help plants grow. |
I added two bags of fertiliser to my pumpkin patch. |
| 506 |
fertilisers |
The plural form of fertiliser; more than one (kind of) fertiliser. |
|
| 507 |
fertilises |
The third-person singular form of fertilise. |
|
| 508 |
fertilising |
The present participle of fertilise. |
|
| 509 |
fertilities |
The plural form of fertility; more than one (kind of) fertility. |
|
| 510 |
fertility |
Fertility is the condition of being fertile. |
Volcanic ash increases the fertility of the soil. |
| 511 |
fertilization |
Fertilization is the process of fertilising. |
|
| 512 |
fertilizations |
The plural form of fertilization; more than one (kind of) fertilization. |
|
| 513 |
fertilize |
Fertilizing helps to make the soil more fertile by adding nutrients to it. |
|
| 514 |
fertilized |
The past tense and past participle of fertilize. |
|
| 515 |
fertilizer |
Fertilizer is something which is added to soil to help plants grow. |
I added two bags of fertilizer to my pumpkin patch. |
| 516 |
fertilizers |
The plural form of fertilizer; more than one (kind of) fertilizer. |
|
| 517 |
fertilizes |
The third-person singular form of fertilize. |
|
| 518 |
fertilizing |
The present participle of fertilize. |
|
| 519 |
fervent |
A fervent person is someone who is vert enthusiastic about something. |
|
| 520 |
fester |
If a wound festers |
|
| 521 |
festered |
The past tense and past participle of fester. |
|
| 522 |
festering |
The present participle of fester. |
|
| 523 |
festers |
The third-person singular form of fester. |
|
| 524 |
festival |
A festival is an organized event that contains a number of performances and usually happens every year. |
Many actors are in town for the Toronto international film festival. |
| 525 |
festivals |
The plural form of festival; more than one (kind of) festival. |
|
| 526 |
festive |
Having the atmosphere |
The festive season is around the corner. |
| 527 |
festivities |
The plural form of festivity; more than one (kind of) festivity. |
Mark went to the party because he wanted to take part in the festivities. |
| 528 |
festivity |
A festivity is a lively and enjoyable celebration. |
|
| 529 |
fetal |
If something is fetal |
|
| 530 |
fetch |
If you fetch something |
John fetched me a towel from the bathroom.; Can you fetch your mother to the phone, please? |
| 531 |
fetched |
The past tense and past participle of fetch. |
|
| 532 |
fetches |
The third-person singular form of fetch. |
|
| 533 |
fetching |
The present participle of fetch. |
|
| 534 |
fete |
A fete is a festival open to the public. |
|
| 535 |
feted |
The past tense and past participle of fete. |
|
| 536 |
fetes |
The plural form of fete; more than one (kind of) fete. |
|
| 537 |
feti |
The plural form of fetus; more than one (kind of) fetus. |
|
| 538 |
fetid |
If something is fetid it smells very bad |
|
| 539 |
feting |
The present participle of fete. |
|
| 540 |
fetotoxic |
If something is fetotoxic |
|
| 541 |
fetter |
Fetters is a type of chain used to restrain a person or animal. |
|
| 542 |
fettered |
The past tense and past participle of fetter. |
|
| 543 |
fettering |
The present participle of fetter. |
|
| 544 |
fetters |
The plural form of fetter; more than one (kind of) fetter. |
|
| 545 |
fetus |
A fetus is a human embryo after 8 weeks of gestation. |
|
| 546 |
fetuses |
The plural form of fetus; more than one (kind of) fetus. |
|
| 547 |
feud |
A feud is when two or more groups are hostile towards each other |
|
| 548 |
feuded |
The past tense and past participle of feud. |
|
| 549 |
feuding |
The present participle of feud. |
|
| 550 |
feuds |
The plural form of feud; more than one (kind of) feud. |
|
| 551 |
fever |
A fever is when you are hot because you are sick and your temperature will be higher than normal. |
I took some medicine to lower my fever.; Our son had a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius). |
| 552 |
feverish |
Someone who is feverish has a fever. |
|
| 553 |
fevers |
The plural form of fever; more than one (kind of) fever. |
|
| 554 |
few |
not many |
I found very few problems.; There are so few good books.; I can't believe how few people are here.; There are so many problems and few are easy. |
| 555 |
fewer |
The comparative form of few; more few. Smaller in number. |
There are fewer people here today than yesterday.; My new job has fewer hours and better pay.; I see fewer of them than I did before.; I've got fewer than you. |
| 556 |
fewest |
The superlative form of few; most few. Smallest in number. |
How can you say that in the fewest words?; I don't have many but you have the fewest. |
| 557 |
fiancé |
A fiancé is a man who is engaged to be married. |
|
| 558 |
fiancée |
A fiancée is a woman who is engaged to be married. |
|
| 559 |
fiancées |
The plural form of fiancée; more than one (kind of) fiancée. |
|
| 560 |
fiancés |
The plural form of fiancé; more than one (kind of) fiancé. |
|
| 561 |
fiasco |
A fiasco is a sudden or unexpected failure. |
|
| 562 |
fiascoes |
The plural form of fiasco; more than one (kind of) fiasco. |
|
| 563 |
fiascos |
The plural form of fiasco; more than one (kind of) fiasco. |
|
| 564 |
fib |
If you fib |
He was caught fibbing. |
| 565 |
fibbed |
The past tense and past participle of fib. |
|
| 566 |
fibbing |
The present participle of fib. |
|
| 567 |
fiber |
Fibers are thread-like structures found in textiles or vegetables |
|
| 568 |
fibers |
The plural form of fiber; more than one (kind of) fiber. |
|
| 569 |
fibre |
Fibres are thread-like structures found in textiles or vegetables |
|
| 570 |
fibres |
The plural form of fibre; more than one (kind of) fibre. |
|
| 571 |
fibrillate |
If a heart fibrillates |
|
| 572 |
fibrillated |
The past tense and past participle of fibrillate. |
|
| 573 |
fibrillates |
The third-person singular form of fibrillate. |
|
| 574 |
fibrillating |
The present participle of fibrillate. |
|
| 575 |
fibrillation |
Fibrillation is the quick and irregular contraction of the heart. |
|
| 576 |
fibrillations |
The plural form of fibrillation; more than one (kind of) fibrillation. |
|
| 577 |
fibrous |
If something is fibrous |
|
| 578 |
fibs |
The third-person singular form of fib. |
|
| 579 |
fichu |
A fichu is a triangular scarf worn by women that is tied at the breast. |
Women in the 1800s commonly wore fichus. |
| 580 |
fichus |
The plural form of fichu; more than one (kind of) fichu. |
|
| 581 |
fickle |
A fickle person is someone who changes their opinion or allegiance frequently. |
|
| 582 |
fickler |
The comparative form of fickle; more fickle. |
|
| 583 |
ficklest |
The superlative form of fickle; most fickle. |
|
| 584 |
fiction |
Fiction refers to things that were made up and are not true. |
|
| 585 |
fictional |
If something is fictional |
The movie is a fictional history of New York. |
| 586 |
fictions |
The plural form of fiction; more than one (kind of) fiction. |
|
| 587 |
fictitious |
A fictitious name |
She travelled to Rome using a fictitious name. |
| 588 |
fictive |
A fictive world or character is one from a person's imagination. |
|
| 589 |
fiddle |
A fiddle is a violin when played in a style not like the classical violin. |
When I play it like this, it's a fiddle; when I play it like that, it's a violin. |
| 590 |
fiddled |
The past tense and past participle of fiddle. |
|
| 591 |
fiddles |
The plural form of fiddle; more than one (kind of) fiddle. |
|
| 592 |
fiddlier |
The comparative form of fiddly; more fiddly. |
|
| 593 |
fiddliest |
The superlative form of fiddly; most fiddly. |
|
| 594 |
fiddling |
The present participle of fiddle. |
|
| 595 |
fiddly |
If something is fiddly |
|
| 596 |
fidelity |
Your fidelity is how faithful you are to your responsibilities. |
|
| 597 |
fidget |
If you fidget |
|
| 598 |
fidgeted |
The past tense and past participle of fidget. |
|
| 599 |
fidgeting |
The present participle of fidget. |
|
| 600 |
fidgets |
The third-person singular form of fidget. |
|
| 601 |
fidgetted |
The past tense and past participle of fidget. |
|
| 602 |
fidgetting |
The present participle of fidget. |
|
| 603 |
field |
A field is an open area of land that can be used for many different things |
|
| 604 |
fielded |
The past tense and past participle of field. |
|
| 605 |
fielding |
The present participle of field. |
|
| 606 |
fields |
The plural form of field; more than one (kind of) field. |
|
| 607 |
fiend |
A fiend is someone who is especially interested in something. |
Only jazz fiends know about this small club downtown. |
| 608 |
fiends |
The plural form of fiend; more than one (kind of) fiend. |
|
| 609 |
fierce |
If something or someone is fierce |
The dinosaur was fierce. |
| 610 |
fiercelier |
The comparative form of fiercely; more fiercely. |
|
| 611 |
fierceliest |
The superlative form of fiercely; most fiercely. |
|
| 612 |
fiercely |
If something is done fiercely |
|
| 613 |
fierceness |
The fierceness of someone is how fierce they are. |
|
| 614 |
fiercer |
The comparative form of fierce; more fierce. |
|
| 615 |
fiercest |
The superlative form of fierce; most fierce. |
|
| 616 |
fierier |
The comparative form of fiery; more fiery. |
|
| 617 |
fieriest |
The superlative form of fiery; most fiery. |
|
| 618 |
fiery |
If something is fiery |
|
| 619 |
fiesta |
A fiesta is a religious festival. |
|
| 620 |
fiestas |
The plural form of fiesta; more than one (kind of) fiesta. |
|
| 621 |
fife |
A fife small shrill flute and is usually used together with the drum in military music. |
|
| 622 |
fifes |
The plural form of fife; more than one (kind of) fife. |
|
| 623 |
fifteen |
ordinal fifteenth) Fifteen is the number that is after fourteen and before sixteen. It can also be written as 15. |
Fifteen ducks swim on the lake. |
| 624 |
fifteens |
The plural form of fifteen; more than one (kind of) fifteen. |
|
| 625 |
fifteenth |
The fifteenth thing is the one that is number fifteen (15) in order. |
|
| 626 |
fifth |
The fifth thing is something that is number five (5) in order. |
|
| 627 |
fifths |
The plural form of fifth; more than one (kind of) fifth. |
|
| 628 |
fifties |
The plural form of fifty; more than one (kind of) fifty. |
|
| 629 |
fiftieth |
The fiftieth thing is the one that is number fifty (50) in order. |
|
| 630 |
fifty |
ordinal fiftieth) The number 50. |
There were fifty people in my class. |
| 631 |
fig |
A fig is a tree that grows mainly in the tropics and produces fruit. |
|
| 632 |
fight |
When two people fight against each other |
Two children were fighting over a toy, and one child got hurt and started to cry. |
| 633 |
fighter |
A fighter is someone who fights for a cause |
|
| 634 |
Fighter plane |
|
|
| 635 |
fighters |
The plural form of fighter; more than one (kind of) fighter. |
|
| 636 |
fighting |
The present participle of fight. |
Your mom wants you to stop fighting with your sister. |
| 637 |
fights |
The third-person singular form of fight. |
Joey fights with his brother all the time. |
| 638 |
figs |
The plural form of fig; more than one (kind of) fig. |
|
| 639 |
figurative |
If a word has a figurative meaning |
|
| 640 |
figuratively |
If something is done figuratively |
|
| 641 |
figure |
Figures are numbers showing the value or amount of something. |
The sales figures from the spring were down from last year.; According to the official figures, unemployment levels are about 6 per cent.; You only have to look at the figures for fire deaths in hotels to see this is not a problem. |
| 642 |
figure of speech |
A figure of speech is a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use in order to produce a rhetorical effect. |
|
| 643 |
figure out |
If you figure something out |
He figured out that she was speaking Italian.; I don't have an answer yet. I'm still trying to figure it out. |
| 644 |
figured |
The past tense and past participle of figure. |
|
| 645 |
figurehead |
: A figurehead is a carved figure that it is put in the front of a ship |
|
| 646 |
figureheads |
The plural form of figurehead; more than one (kind of) figurehead. |
|
| 647 |
figures |
The plural form of figure; more than one (kind of) figure. |
|
| 648 |
figurine |
A figurine is a small carved or molded figure. |
|
| 649 |
figurines |
The plural form of figurine; more than one (kind of) figurine. |
|
| 650 |
figuring |
The present participle of figure. |
|
| 651 |
Fiji |
|
|
| 652 |
filament |
A filament is a fine wire that can be heated until it glows |
|
| 653 |
filaments |
The plural form of filament; more than one (kind of) filament. |
|
| 654 |
filch |
If you filch |
Hey, someone filched my wallet! |
| 655 |
filched |
The past tense and past participle of filch. |
|
| 656 |
filches |
The third-person singular form of filch. |
|
| 657 |
filching |
The present participle of filch. |
|
| 658 |
file |
A file is a set of papers or records on a specific issue |
The letter should be in the file on the Herzog problem. |
| 659 |
filed |
The past tense and past participle of file. |
|
| 660 |
files |
The plural form of file; more than one (kind of) file. |
|
| 661 |
filial |
A filial relationship |
She showed filial love for her father. |
| 662 |
filicide |
Filicide is when a person kills their own child. |
A psychological overview of filicide - the murder of his family by a father. |
| 663 |
filicides |
The plural form of filicide; more than one (kind of) filicide. |
|
| 664 |
filing |
Filings are a small particle that has been removed by a file or when smoothing or shaping something. |
|
| 665 |
filings |
The plural form of filing; more than one (kind of) filing. |
|
| 666 |
Filipino |
Filipino is the national language of the Philippines. |
|
| 667 |
Filipinos |
The plural form of Filipino; more than one (kind of) Filipino. |
|
| 668 |
fill |
If you fill something |
She added some games to fill the gap in the schedule.; His eyes filled with tears as he watched her walk away.; She filled the car up with gas.; He's so mean, he just fills me with anger every time I think of him.; Suddenly, the screen was filled with light.; I fill up the dog's new dish to the top and stick it on the floor.; Instead of eating a good dinner she just fills up on bread. |
| 669 |
filled |
The past tense and past participle of fill. |
|
| 670 |
fillies |
The plural form of filly; more than one (kind of) filly. |
|
| 671 |
filling |
The present participle of fill. |
|
| 672 |
fillings |
The plural form of filling; more than one (kind of) filling. |
|
| 673 |
fills |
The third-person singular form of fill. |
|
| 674 |
filly |
A filly is a young female horse. |
|
| 675 |
film |
A film is a recording of a moving picture that tells stories including actors |
The studio has hired some actors to make a film about the making of Wiktionary.; Let's go to the theatre and watch a film. |
| 676 |
filmed |
The past tense and past participle of film. |
|
| 677 |
filming |
The present participle of film. |
|
| 678 |
films |
The plural form of film; more than one (kind of) film. |
|
| 679 |
filter |
A filter is a piece of equipment that put gas or liquid through to take out the parts you don't want |
Car engines have a fuel filter to keep the fuel clean. |
| 680 |
filter paper |
A type of paper with very tiny holes that a liquid can flow through but not small particles. |
|
| 681 |
filter papers |
The plural form of filter paper; more than one (kind of) filter paper. |
|
| 682 |
filtered |
The past tense and past participle of filter. |
|
| 683 |
filtering |
The present participle of filter. |
|
| 684 |
filters |
The plural form of filter; more than one (kind of) filter. |
|
| 685 |
filth |
Filth is the dirt that appears on objects. |
|
| 686 |
filthier |
The comparative form of filthy; more filthy. |
|
| 687 |
filthiest |
The superlative form of filthy; most filthy. |
|
| 688 |
filthy |
If something is filthy it is very dirty. |
|
| 689 |
filthy rich |
If a person is filthy rich |
|
| 690 |
filtrate |
Filtrate is the liquid that has passed through a filter. |
|
| 691 |
filtrates |
The plural form of filtrate; more than one (kind of) filtrate. |
|
| 692 |
filtration |
Filtration is the act or process of filtering something. |
|
| 693 |
filtrations |
The plural form of filtration; more than one (kind of) filtration. |
|
| 694 |
fin |
A fin is a wing like organ that is attached to some parts of the body of undersea animals. It is used for turning in a certain direction |
Some fish have a dorsal fin. |
| 695 |
final |
The final thing is the last one. |
Today is the final day to register for university. |
| 696 |
finale |
A finale is the last scene or the last moments in a theatrical production. |
The finale of the ice show was exciting!; The lights went out during the finale and the audience booed.; The curtain came down quickly at the end of the finale to Act 1. |
| 697 |
finales |
The plural form of finale; more than one (kind of) finale. |
|
| 698 |
finalise |
If you finalise something |
|
| 699 |
finalised |
The past tense and past participle of finalise. |
|
| 700 |
finalises |
The third-person singular form of finalise. |
|
| 701 |
finalising |
The present participle of finalise. |
|
| 702 |
finalist |
A finalist is a person that appears in the final stage of a competition. |
|
| 703 |
finalists |
The plural form of finalist; more than one (kind of) finalist. |
|
| 704 |
finalize |
If you finalize something |
|
| 705 |
finalized |
The past tense and past participle of finalize. |
|
| 706 |
finalizes |
The third-person singular form of finalize. |
|
| 707 |
finalizing |
The present participle of finalize. |
|
| 708 |
finally |
If something finally happens |
I finally finished university. Now, I can start my real life. |
| 709 |
finals |
The plural form of final; more than one (kind of) final. |
|
| 710 |
finance |
Finance is activities related to banking and money |
The minister of finance announced that taxes would increase by 1% in May. |
| 711 |
financed |
The past tense and past participle of finance. |
|
| 712 |
finances |
The plural form of finance; more than one (kind of) finance. |
|
| 713 |
financial |
A financial problem |
Our sales are down and we have serious financial problems.; The government is giving financial help to people buying houses. |
| 714 |
financially |
If you help someone out financially |
He helped his daughter out financially, paying her rent and utilities, until she recovered from the accident. |
| 715 |
financing |
The present participle of finance. |
|
| 716 |
finch |
A finch is a seed-eating bird in the family Fringillidae. It is commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere and usually having a conical beak. |
|
| 717 |
finches |
The plural form of finch; more than one (kind of) finch. |
|
| 718 |
find |
If you find something |
I can't find my keys. Have you seen them?; Christopher Columbus is known for finding the Americas, but it had probably already been discovered by Europeans. |
| 719 |
find out |
If you find out something |
|
| 720 |
finding |
The present participle of find. |
|
| 721 |
findings |
The plural form of finding; more than one (kind of) finding. |
|
| 722 |
finds |
The third-person singular form of find. |
|
| 723 |
fine |
If something is fine |
She said it works -- it's fine.; "Can I put it here?" "There? Oh, yes, yes, fine! Put it there."; "How are you?" "Fine, thanks!" |
| 724 |
fine art |
The fine art of something is the skill that is required to perfect it. |
|
| 725 |
fine arts |
Fine arts is a type of art where its products are to appreciated for their aesthetic content. |
|
| 726 |
fined |
The past tense and past participle of fine. |
|
| 727 |
finelier |
The comparative form of finely; more finely. |
|
| 728 |
fineliest |
The superlative form of finely; most finely. |
|
| 729 |
finely |
If you chop something finely |
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic. |
| 730 |
fineness |
Fineness is the state or quality of being fine. |
|
| 731 |
finenesses |
The plural form of fineness; more than one (kind of) fineness. |
|
| 732 |
finer |
The comparative form of fine; more fine. |
|
| 733 |
fines |
The plural form of fine; more than one (kind of) fine. |
|
| 734 |
finest |
The superlative form of fine; most fine. |
|
| 735 |
finger |
A finger is a long thin part of your hand that bends. Most people have four fingers and one thumb on each hand. |
He only uses one finger on the keyboard. |
| 736 |
fingered |
The past tense and past participle of finger. |
|
| 737 |
fingering |
The present participle of finger. |
|
| 738 |
fingernail |
A fingernail is the thick |
I better trim my fingernails before they get too long. |
| 739 |
fingernails |
The plural form of fingernail; more than one (kind of) fingernail. |
|
| 740 |
fingerprint |
A fingerprint is a mark left by your finger's bumps. |
Every fingerprint is different. |
| 741 |
fingerprinted |
The past tense and past participle of fingerprint. |
|
| 742 |
fingerprinting |
The present participle of fingerprint. |
|
| 743 |
fingerprints |
The plural form of fingerprint; more than one (kind of) fingerprint. |
|
| 744 |
fingers |
The plural form of finger; more than one (kind of) finger. |
|
| 745 |
finickier |
The comparative form of finicky; more finicky. |
|
| 746 |
finickiest |
The superlative form of finicky; most finicky. |
|
| 747 |
finicky |
A finicky person is someone who is fussy. |
|
| 748 |
fining |
The present participle of fine. |
|
| 749 |
finish |
If something finishes |
I finish work at 4:30 and I get home at 5:00.; In June of 1992 I had just finished university and I was looking for a job.; She finished off her homework and put it away.; Finish up your lunch quickly, please. |
| 750 |
finished |
The past tense and past participle of finish. |
|
| 751 |
finishes |
The third-person singular form of finish. |
|
| 752 |
finishing |
The present participle of finish. |
|
| 753 |
finite |
If something is finite |
This problem has a finite number of correct answers.; There is a finite amount of energy in the universe. |
| 754 |
finite clause |
A finite clause is a clause that is either headed by a verb in the primary form or is imperative or is subjunctive. |
|
| 755 |
Finland |
Finland is a country in the north of Europe. |
|
| 756 |
Finnish |
Finnish is the language spoken in Finland. |
|
| 757 |
fins |
The plural form of fin; more than one (kind of) fin. |
Some fish have two fins attached to both sides of their body. |
| 758 |
fir |
A kind of tree that keeps its leaves all year. |
My Christmas tree is a fir tree. |
| 759 |
fire |
A chemical reaction that makes heat and flames or smoldering. |
|
| 760 |
fire engine |
A fire engine is a truck that firemen use to help put out fires. |
The fire engine is red. |
| 761 |
fire engines |
The plural form of fire engine; more than one (kind of) fire engine. |
|
| 762 |
fire extinguisher |
A fire extinguisher is a device that can be used to put out a fire. |
|
| 763 |
fire extinguishers |
The plural form of fire extinguisher; more than one (kind of) fire extinguisher. |
|
| 764 |
fire screen |
A fireplace accessory placed on the hearth to shield people from direct heat and to prevent sparks from bursting into the room. |
|
| 765 |
fire screens |
The plural form of fire screen; more than one (kind of) fire screen. |
|
| 766 |
fire station |
A fire station is a place where fire engines stay. |
We watched the fire engine come out of the fire station. |
| 767 |
fire stations |
The plural form of fire station; more than one (kind of) fire station. |
|
| 768 |
fire truck |
A fire truck is a truck that firemen use to help put out fires. |
The fire truck went quickly through the streets. |
| 769 |
fire trucks |
The plural form of fire truck; more than one (kind of) fire truck. |
|
| 770 |
firearm |
A firearm is a gun. |
Soldiers used the firearms to shot the other side. |
| 771 |
firearms |
The plural form of firearm; more than one (kind of) firearm. |
|
| 772 |
firebomb |
A firebomb is a weapon that causes fire. |
|
| 773 |
firebombed |
The past tense and past participle of firebomb. |
|
| 774 |
firebombing |
The present participle of firebomb. |
|
| 775 |
firebombs |
The plural form of firebomb; more than one (kind of) firebomb. |
|
| 776 |
firecracker |
A firecracker is a small explosive device that is designed to produce a large bang. |
|
| 777 |
firecrackers |
The plural form of firecracker; more than one (kind of) firecracker. |
|
| 778 |
firecraft |
Firecraft is the skill of working with fire. |
|
| 779 |
fired |
The past tense and past participle of fire. |
|
| 780 |
firefighter |
A firefighter is a person whose job is to fight fires and put them out. |
|
| 781 |
firefighters |
The plural form of firefighter; more than one (kind of) firefighter. |
|
| 782 |
fireflies |
The plural form of firefly; more than one (kind of) firefly. |
|
| 783 |
firefly |
A firefly is an insect that has a glowing light on its back. |
The firefly's light shined into the bedroom from the jar. |
| 784 |
fireman |
A fireman is a person whose job is to fight fires and stops them. It can be used for men or both sexes. |
Firemen often use red trucks to make them easily recognizable.; Forest fires were fought by firemen all the summer long. |
| 785 |
firemen |
The plural form of fireman; more than one (kind of) fireman. |
|
| 786 |
fireplace |
A fireplace is a place in the hearth |
The fire in the fireplace was burning brightly now. |
| 787 |
fireplaces |
The plural form of fireplace; more than one (kind of) fireplace. |
|
| 788 |
fireproof |
If something is fireproof |
|
| 789 |
fireproofed |
The past tense and past participle of fireproof. |
|
| 790 |
fireproofing |
The present participle of fireproof. |
|
| 791 |
fireproofs |
The third-person singular form of fireproof. |
|
| 792 |
fires |
The plural form of fire; more than one (kind of) fire. |
|
| 793 |
firetruck |
A firetruck is a truck that firemen use to help put out fires. |
The firetruck went quickly through the streets. |
| 794 |
firetrucks |
The plural form of firetruck; more than one (kind of) firetruck. |
|
| 795 |
firewall |
Computer software that can be installed or downloaded to protect the person's computer from viruses |
|
| 796 |
firewalled |
The past tense and past participle of firewall. |
|
| 797 |
firewalling |
The present participle of firewall. |
|
| 798 |
firewalls |
The plural form of firewall; more than one (kind of) firewall. |
|
| 799 |
firewater |
Firewater is a hard spirit like whiskey or rum. |
The man was cold, so he had some firewater. |
| 800 |
firewaters |
The plural form of firewater; more than one (kind of) firewater. |
|
| 801 |
firewoman |
A firewoman is a woman whose job is to fight fires and extinguish them. This word was created when woman began to do this job and not only men. |
The firewoman sprayed the house with the fire hose. |
| 802 |
firewomen |
The plural form of firewoman; more than one (kind of) firewoman. |
|
| 803 |
firewood |
Firewood are wood that are intended to be burned as fuel |
After many days of hard work, we finally had enough firewood for the winter. |
| 804 |
firework |
A firework is a device that |
The firework show is on the Fourth of July. |
| 805 |
fireworks |
The plural form of firework; more than one (kind of) firework. |
|
| 806 |
firing |
Firing is the process of applying heat or fire |
After the pots have been glazed, they go back into the kiln for a second firing. |
| 807 |
firing pin |
A firing pin is a part of a firearm that is used to hit the primer of a cartridge to fire rounds. |
|
| 808 |
firing pins |
The plural form of firing pin; more than one (kind of) firing pin. |
|
| 809 |
firings |
The plural form of firing; more than one (kind of) firing. |
|
| 810 |
firm |
A firm is a group of people who work together as a business. |
John & John is a law firm. |
| 811 |
firmed |
The past tense and past participle of firm. |
|
| 812 |
firmer |
The comparative form of firm; more firm. |
|
| 813 |
firmest |
The superlative form of firm; most firm. |
|
| 814 |
firming |
The present participle of firm. |
|
| 815 |
firmlier |
The comparative form of firmly; more firmly. |
|
| 816 |
firmliest |
The superlative form of firmly; most firmly. |
|
| 817 |
firmly |
If you do something firmly |
|
| 818 |
firmness |
The firmness of something is how firm the thing is. |
|
| 819 |
firms |
The plural form of firm; more than one (kind of) firm. |
|
| 820 |
firmware |
Firmware is the software that is permanently programmed into an electronic device. |
|
| 821 |
firs |
The plural form of fir; more than one (kind of) fir. |
|
| 822 |
first |
Happening or coming before all other similar things or people. |
I don't like the job much at first.; She always puts her children first.; I have no older brothers. I was the first child. |
| 823 |
first aid |
First aid is the basic medical care given to an injured person. |
|
| 824 |
first cousin |
Your first cousin is the child of your aunt or your uncle. |
|
| 825 |
first degree murder |
First degree murder is when someone has planned to kill another human. |
He was charged with first degree murder after shooting his business rival. |
| 826 |
first degree murders |
The plural form of first degree murder; more than one (kind of) first degree murder. |
|
| 827 |
first name |
Your first name is your given name |
John Smith's first name is "John". |
| 828 |
first person |
Something that is written in the first person is written from the perspective of the person writing it. |
I walked into the bar and ordered a drink. |
| 829 |
firstborn |
A firstborn is the first child of a parent or family. |
|
| 830 |
firstborns |
The plural form of firstborn; more than one (kind of) firstborn. |
|
| 831 |
firstly |
If you are somewhere firstly |
The gardener arrived at the office firstly. |
| 832 |
first-rate |
A first-rate is the largest ship of the line in the Napoleonic Era. |
|
| 833 |
firsts |
The plural form of first; more than one (kind of) first. |
|
| 834 |
fiscal |
Fiscal policy |
The fiscal year at Apple ends in September.; The central bank is making fiscal policy changes that should improve growth.; The government needs to raise taxes to solve our fiscal problems. |
| 835 |
fish |
A fish is an animal that lives in the water and has scales and gills. |
When I went fishing, I only caught two fish. |
| 836 |
fish stick |
A fish stick is a rectangle of fish that is covered in breadcrumbs and then fried or grilled. |
This is a really tasty fish stick.; Fish sticks are my favorite meal.; Do you sell fish sticks?; May I have a fish stick? |
| 837 |
fish sticks |
The plural form of fish stick; more than one (kind of) fish stick. |
|
| 838 |
fishbone |
Fishbones are the bones of a fish. |
|
| 839 |
fishbones |
The plural form of fishbone; more than one (kind of) fishbone. |
|
| 840 |
fished |
The past tense and past participle of fish. |
|
| 841 |
fisher |
A fisher is a person who catches fish. |
|
| 842 |
fisheries |
The plural form of fishery; more than one (kind of) fishery. |
|
| 843 |
fisherman |
A fisherman is a person who fishes. |
|
| 844 |
fishermen |
The plural form of fisherman; more than one (kind of) fisherman. |
|
| 845 |
fishers |
The plural form of fisher; more than one (kind of) fisher. |
|
| 846 |
fishery |
A fishery is a place for catching fish or taking other sea animals. |
|
| 847 |
fishes |
The plural form of fish; more than one (kind of) fish. |
|
| 848 |
fishier |
The comparative form of fishy; more fishy. |
|
| 849 |
fishies |
The plural form of fishy; more than one (kind of) fishy. |
|
| 850 |
fishiest |
The superlative form of fishy; most fishy. |
|
| 851 |
fishiness |
The fishiness of something is how fishy it is. |
|
| 852 |
fishing |
The present participle of fish. |
|
| 853 |
fishmonger |
A fishmonger is a person who sells fish. |
|
| 854 |
fishmongers |
The plural form of fishmonger; more than one (kind of) fishmonger. |
|
| 855 |
fishnet |
A fishnet is a net to catch fish |
|
| 856 |
fishnets |
The plural form of fishnet; more than one (kind of) fishnet. |
|
| 857 |
fishy |
Fishy is a word that is used by children to describe a fish. |
|
| 858 |
fissure |
A fissure is a crack or opening in a rock. |
|
| 859 |
fissured |
The past tense and past participle of fissure. |
|
| 860 |
fissures |
The plural form of fissure; more than one (kind of) fissure. |
|
| 861 |
fissuring |
The present participle of fissure. |
|
| 862 |
fist |
A hand that is held tightly |
|
| 863 |
fisted |
The past tense and past participle of fist. |
|
| 864 |
fistfight |
A fistfight is a fight that is fought using bare fists. |
The two men got into a fistfight behind the bar. |
| 865 |
fistfighting |
The present participle of fistfight. |
|
| 866 |
fistfights |
The plural form of fistfight; more than one (kind of) fistfight. |
|
| 867 |
fistfought |
The past tense and past participle of fistfight. |
|
| 868 |
fisting |
Fisting is a sex act where the entire hand is placed inside the vagina or anus. |
This vibrator wasn't enough, so Brad started fisting her ass. |
| 869 |
fists |
The plural form of fist; more than one (kind of) fist. |
|
| 870 |
fit |
When you fit something |
They fitted his hat. |
| 871 |
fit as a fiddle |
If someone is as fit as a fiddle |
|
| 872 |
fitna |
Temptation. |
|
| 873 |
fitness |
Fitness is the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce. |
In cold places, fur can increase evolutionary fitness. |
| 874 |
fitnesses |
The plural form of fitness; more than one (kind of) fitness. |
|
| 875 |
fits |
The plural form of fit; more than one (kind of) fit. |
|
| 876 |
fitted |
The past tense and past participle of fit. |
|
| 877 |
fitter |
The comparative form of fit; more fit. |
|
| 878 |
fittest |
The superlative form of fit; most fit. |
|
| 879 |
fitting |
The present participle of fit. |
|
| 880 |
fittings |
The plural form of fitting; more than one (kind of) fitting. |
|
| 881 |
five |
ordinal fifth) The number 5. |
We have five toes on each foot. |
| 882 |
Five Lions |
|
|
| 883 |
Five times |
|
|
| 884 |
fiver |
A fiver is a banknote worth five units of currency. |
It costs a fiver for a bag of apples. |
| 885 |
fivers |
The plural form of fiver; more than one (kind of) fiver. |
|
| 886 |
fives |
The plural form of five; more than one (kind of) five. |
|
| 887 |
fix |
When you fix something |
The mechanic fixes my car.; The mother fixed the broken toy. |
| 888 |
fixable |
If something is fixable |
|
| 889 |
fixate |
To be fixated on someone or something means to be obsessed with someone or something. |
|
| 890 |
fixated |
The past tense and past participle of fixate. |
|
| 891 |
fixates |
The third-person singular form of fixate. |
|
| 892 |
fixating |
The present participle of fixate. |
|
| 893 |
fixation |
To have a fixation with/on someone or something means to have an obsession with someone or something. |
|
| 894 |
fixations |
The plural form of fixation; more than one (kind of) fixation. |
|
| 895 |
fixed |
The past tense and past participle of fix. |
The mechanic fixed my car.; The mother fixed the broken toy.; The meeting of Congress is fixed on January 3.; The mechanic has fixed all of the problems. |
| 896 |
fixes |
The third-person singular form of fix. |
|
| 897 |
fixing |
The present participle of fix. |
|
| 898 |
fixture |
A fixture a piece of equipment or furniture which is fixed in position in a building or vehicle. |
|
| 899 |
fixtured |
The past tense and past participle of fixture. |
|
| 900 |
fixtures |
The plural form of fixture; more than one (kind of) fixture. |
|
| 901 |
fixturing |
The present participle of fixture. |
|
| 902 |
fizz |
A fizz is an emission of a rapid stream of bubbles. |
He waited for the fizz to settle down before filling the glass. |
| 903 |
fizzed |
The past tense and past participle of fizz. |
|
| 904 |
fizzes |
The plural form of fizz; more than one (kind of) fizz. |
|
| 905 |
fizzier |
The comparative form of fizzy; more fizzy. |
|
| 906 |
fizziest |
The superlative form of fizzy; most fizzy. |
|
| 907 |
fizziness |
The fizziness of something is how fizzy it is. |
|
| 908 |
fizzing |
The present participle of fizz. |
|
| 909 |
fizzy |
If a drink is fizzy |
|
| 910 |
fjord |
A fjord is like an inlet. |
|
| 911 |
fjords |
The plural form of fjord; more than one (kind of) fjord. |
|
| 912 |
fl oz |
fl oz is an abbreviation for fluid ounce. |
|
| 913 |
flabbergast |
If you are flabbergasted |
He was flabbergasted to find that his work had been done for him before he began.; The oddity of the situation was so flabbergasting I couldn’t react in time for anyone to see it. |
| 914 |
flabbergasted |
If you feel flabbergasted |
He was flabbergasted at how much weight he had gained. |
| 915 |
flabbergasting |
The present participle of flabbergast. |
|
| 916 |
flabbergasts |
The third-person singular form of flabbergast. |
|
| 917 |
flabbier |
The comparative form of flabby; more flabby. |
|
| 918 |
flabbiest |
The superlative form of flabby; most flabby. |
|
| 919 |
flabby |
If something is flabby |
|
| 920 |
flaccid |
If a body part is flaccid |
|
| 921 |
flag |
A flag is a piece of cloth |
|
| 922 |
flag carrier |
A flag carrier is a person carrying a standard or flag |
|
| 923 |
flagellate |
If you flagellate a person |
|
| 924 |
flagellated |
The past tense and past participle of flagellate. |
|
| 925 |
flagellates |
The third-person singular form of flagellate. |
|
| 926 |
flagellating |
The present participle of flagellate. |
|
| 927 |
flagged |
The past tense and past participle of flag. |
|
| 928 |
flagging |
The present participle of flag. |
|
| 929 |
flags |
The plural form of flag; more than one (kind of) flag. |
|
| 930 |
flagship |
A flagship is the ship that is carrying the fleet's commander who is usually an admiral. |
|
| 931 |
flagships |
The plural form of flagship; more than one (kind of) flagship. |
|
| 932 |
flail |
A flail is a tool used for threshing. It is made up of a long handle with a shorter stick. |
|
| 933 |
flailed |
The past tense and past participle of flail. |
|
| 934 |
flailing |
The present participle of flail. |
|
| 935 |
flails |
The plural form of flail; more than one (kind of) flail. |
|
| 936 |
flair |
To do something with flair is to do it in an interesting or unique way. |
The chef cooked the dish with flair, using bright colors and strong flavors. |
| 937 |
flairs |
The plural form of flair; more than one (kind of) flair. |
|
| 938 |
flake |
A flake is a small |
London was silent with snow; soft flakes of it dropping evenly into the white streets.; When your head is dry, white flakes of skin appear on your hair and clothing. |
| 939 |
flaked |
The past tense and past participle of flake. |
|
| 940 |
flakes |
The plural form of flake; more than one (kind of) flake. |
|
| 941 |
flaking |
The present participle of flake. |
|
| 942 |
flamboyant |
If something is flamboyant |
|
| 943 |
flame |
The part you can see in fire. |
We saw the flames burning the house.; The firefighter's hat is as bright as a flame. |
| 944 |
flamed |
The past tense and past participle of flame. |
|
| 945 |
flameproof |
If something is flameproof |
|
| 946 |
flameproofed |
The past tense and past participle of flameproof. |
|
| 947 |
flameproofing |
The present participle of flameproof. |
|
| 948 |
flameproofs |
The third-person singular form of flameproof. |
|
| 949 |
flames |
The plural form of flame; more than one (kind of) flame. |
|
| 950 |
flaming |
The present participle of flame. |
|
| 951 |
flamingo |
A flamingo is a pink bird that lives near water. |
We saw flamingoes in the Zoo. |
| 952 |
flamingoes |
The plural form of flamingo; more than one (kind of) flamingo. |
|
| 953 |
flamingos |
The plural form of flamingo; more than one (kind of) flamingo. |
|
| 954 |
flammable |
If a something is flammable |
|
| 955 |
flank |
If an attacking group flanks someone |
|
| 956 |
flanked |
The past tense and past participle of flank. |
|
| 957 |
flanking |
The present participle of flank. |
|
| 958 |
flanks |
The third-person singular form of flank. |
|
| 959 |
flap |
A flap is something that is long and loose that moves |
|
| 960 |
flapjack |
A flapjack is a pancake. |
|
| 961 |
flapjacks |
The plural form of flapjack; more than one (kind of) flapjack. |
|
| 962 |
flapped |
The past tense and past participle of flap. |
|
| 963 |
flapping |
The present participle of flap. |
|
| 964 |
flaps |
The plural form of flap; more than one (kind of) flap. |
|
| 965 |
flare |
A flare is a short |
The flare just happened in front of my face! |
| 966 |
flared |
The past tense and past participle of flare. |
|
| 967 |
flares |
The plural form of flare; more than one (kind of) flare. |
|
| 968 |
flaring |
The present participle of flare. |
|
| 969 |
flash |
A flash is a sudden bright light. |
He used the flash on his camera. |
| 970 |
flashback |
A flashback is a mental image of something that happend to a person in the past. |
|
| 971 |
flashbacked |
The past tense and past participle of flashback. |
|
| 972 |
flashbacking |
The present participle of flashback. |
|
| 973 |
flashbacks |
The plural form of flashback; more than one (kind of) flashback. |
|
| 974 |
flashed |
The past tense and past participle of flash. |
|
| 975 |
flashes |
The plural form of flash; more than one (kind of) flash. |
|
| 976 |
flashier |
The comparative form of flashy; more flashy. |
|
| 977 |
flashiest |
The superlative form of flashy; most flashy. |
|
| 978 |
flashing |
The present participle of flash. |
|
| 979 |
flashlight |
A flashlight is a device for making light. Flashlights are usually small and shaped like cylinders. The electricity for the flashlight often comes from a battery. |
It was getting dark, so he used his flashlight. |
| 980 |
flashlights |
The plural form of flashlight; more than one (kind of) flashlight. |
Quick, grab some flashlights! The power went out again! |
| 981 |
flashy |
If something is flashy |
|
| 982 |
flask |
A flask is a small |
He took a sip of whiskey from the silver flask in his coat. |
| 983 |
flasks |
The plural form of flask; more than one (kind of) flask. |
|
| 984 |
flat |
If something is flat |
There are a lot of mountains, and very little flat land for farming. |
| 985 |
flat as a pancake |
If something is as flat as a pancake |
|
| 986 |
flatline |
A flatline is the absence of heart contractions or brain waves. |
|
| 987 |
flatlined |
The past tense and past participle of flatline. |
|
| 988 |
flatlines |
The plural form of flatline; more than one (kind of) flatline. |
|
| 989 |
flatlining |
The present participle of flatline. |
|
| 990 |
flatness |
The flatness of something is how flat it is. |
|
| 991 |
flats |
The plural form of flat; more than one (kind of) flat. |
The flats in this neighborhood are really expensive. |
| 992 |
flatted |
The past tense and past participle of flat. |
|
| 993 |
flatten |
If you flatten something |
He flattened the tablecloth over the table. |
| 994 |
flattened |
The past tense and past participle of flatten. |
|
| 995 |
flattening |
The present participle of flatten. |
|
| 996 |
flattens |
The third-person singular form of flatten. |
|
| 997 |
flatter |
The comparative form of flat; more flat. |
|
| 998 |
flattered |
If you are flattered |
I'm flattered that you called to offer me a job so soon, but I would be more flattered if it were a job in management instead of production. |
| 999 |
flattering |
If something is flattering |
The dress really did not look very flattering on her figure. |
| 1000 |
flatters |
The third-person singular form of flatter. |
|
| 1001 |
flattest |
The superlative form of flat; most flat. |
|
| 1002 |
flatting |
If you are flatting with someone |
|
| 1003 |
flattings |
The plural form of flatting; more than one (kind of) flatting. |
|
| 1004 |
flatulate |
If you flatulate |
|
| 1005 |
flatulated |
The past tense and past participle of flatulate. |
|
| 1006 |
flatulates |
The third-person singular form of flatulate. |
|
| 1007 |
flatulating |
The present participle of flatulate. |
|
| 1008 |
flatulence |
Flatulence is gas that comes out of the anus. |
|
| 1009 |
flaunt |
If you flaunt something |
She’s always flaunting her designer clothes. |
| 1010 |
flaunted |
The past tense and past participle of flaunt. |
|
| 1011 |
flaunting |
The present participle of flaunt. |
|
| 1012 |
flaunts |
The third-person singular form of flaunt. |
|
| 1013 |
flautist |
A flautist is someone who plays the flute. |
The flautist played beautifully in the concert. |
| 1014 |
flautists |
The plural form of flautist; more than one (kind of) flautist. |
The band has several flautists. |
| 1015 |
flavescent |
If something is flavescent |
|
| 1016 |
flavor |
The flavor of something is how it tastes. |
I do not like the flavor of this snack. I prefer something sweeter. |
| 1017 |
flavored |
The past tense and past participle of flavor. |
That juice is strawberry-flavored.; She doesn't like these garlic-flavored potato chips.; He doesn't like anything lemon-flavored. |
| 1018 |
flavoring |
The present participle of flavor. |
|
| 1019 |
flavorings |
The plural form of flavoring; more than one (kind of) flavoring. |
|
| 1020 |
flavors |
The plural form of flavor; more than one (kind of) flavor. |
|
| 1021 |
flavour |
The flavor of something is how it tastes. |
I do not like the flavour of this snack. I prefer something sweeter. |
| 1022 |
flavoured |
The past tense and past participle of flavour. |
|
| 1023 |
flavouring |
The present participle of flavour. |
|
| 1024 |
flavourings |
The plural form of flavouring; more than one (kind of) flavouring. |
|
| 1025 |
flavours |
The plural form of flavour; more than one (kind of) flavour. |
|
| 1026 |
flaw |
When something has a flaw |
That ruby is scratched, therefore it has a flaw. |
| 1027 |
flawed |
If something is flawed |
|
| 1028 |
flawless |
If something is flawless |
|
| 1029 |
flaws |
The plural form of flaw; more than one (kind of) flaw. |
|
| 1030 |
fleck |
A fleck is a small spot of colour or light. |
|
| 1031 |
flecked |
The past tense and past participle of fleck. |
|
| 1032 |
flecking |
The present participle of fleck. |
|
| 1033 |
flecks |
The plural form of fleck; more than one (kind of) fleck. |
|
| 1034 |
fled |
The past tense and past participle of flee. |
|
| 1035 |
fledge |
If you fledge a young bird |
|
| 1036 |
fledged |
The past tense and past participle of fledge. |
|
| 1037 |
fledges |
The third-person singular form of fledge. |
|
| 1038 |
fledging |
The present participle of fledge. |
|
| 1039 |
flee |
If you flee |
The prisoner tried to flee, but was caught by the guards. |
| 1040 |
fleece |
Fleece is the wool of a sheep or any similar animal. |
|
| 1041 |
fleeced |
The past tense and past participle of fleece. |
|
| 1042 |
fleeces |
The plural form of fleece; more than one (kind of) fleece. |
|
| 1043 |
fleecing |
The present participle of fleece. |
|
| 1044 |
fleeing |
The present participle of flee. |
|
| 1045 |
flees |
The third-person singular form of flee. |
|
| 1046 |
fleet |
A fleet is a large group of something |
The fleet of warships left port at dawn.; A fleet of bicycles raced through the Alps. |
| 1047 |
fleets |
The plural form of fleet; more than one (kind of) fleet. |
|
| 1048 |
flerovium |
Flerovium is a synthetic element with an atomic number of 114 and symbol Fl. |
|
| 1049 |
flesh |
Flesh is the meat on an animal or in a fruit. |
|
| 1050 |
fleshed |
The past tense and past participle of flesh. |
|
| 1051 |
fleshes |
The plural form of flesh; more than one (kind of) flesh. |
|
| 1052 |
fleshier |
The comparative form of fleshy; more fleshy. |
|
| 1053 |
fleshiest |
The superlative form of fleshy; most fleshy. |
|
| 1054 |
fleshing |
The present participle of flesh. |
|
| 1055 |
fleshy |
If something is fleshy |
|
| 1056 |
fletch |
A fletch is the vane at the back of an arrow. |
|
| 1057 |
fletched |
The past tense and past participle of fletch. |
|
| 1058 |
fletches |
The plural form of fletch; more than one (kind of) fletch. |
|
| 1059 |
fletching |
The present participle of fletch. |
|
| 1060 |
flew |
The past tense of fly. |
I flew into Chicago from Atlanta this morning.; Oh my gosh! That bird just flew into a window! |
| 1061 |
flex |
A flex is an act of flexing. |
|
| 1062 |
flexed |
The past tense and past participle of flex. |
|
| 1063 |
flexes |
The plural form of flex; more than one (kind of) flex. |
|
| 1064 |
flexibilities |
The plural form of flexibility; more than one (kind of) flexibility. |
|
| 1065 |
flexibility |
Flexibility is the quality of being flexible. |
Current technology allows for greater flexibility in how we do our jobs. |
| 1066 |
flexible |
When something is flexible |
The thin wood stick was so flexible that it would bend but not break. |
| 1067 |
flexing |
The present participle of flex. |
|
| 1068 |
flick |
A flick is a fast movement. |
With a quick flick of his wrist, he threw the ball.; She gave a flick of her hair and left the room. |
| 1069 |
flicked |
The past tense and past participle of flick. |
|
| 1070 |
flicker |
A flicker is an unsteady flash of light. |
|
| 1071 |
flickered |
The past tense and past participle of flicker. |
|
| 1072 |
flickering |
The present participle of flicker. |
|
| 1073 |
flickers |
The plural form of flicker; more than one (kind of) flicker. |
|
| 1074 |
flicking |
The present participle of flick. |
|
| 1075 |
flicks |
The plural form of flick; more than one (kind of) flick. |
|
| 1076 |
flies |
The third-person singular form of fly. |
His job requires a lot of traveling; he flies across the country several times a month. |
| 1077 |
flight |
Flight is the act of flying: moving through the air using wings. |
Birds have had flight for millions of years.; The flight of the bird was beautiful. |
| 1078 |
flight attendant |
Flight attendants are stewards or stewardesses on an aircraft. |
|
| 1079 |
flight attendants |
The plural form of flight attendant; more than one (kind of) flight attendant. |
|
| 1080 |
flight deck |
The flight deck is the deck of an aircraft carrier |
|
| 1081 |
flight decks |
The plural form of flight deck; more than one (kind of) flight deck. |
|
| 1082 |
flights |
The plural form of flight; more than one (kind of) flight. |
|
| 1083 |
flimsier |
The comparative form of flimsy; more flimsy. |
|
| 1084 |
flimsiest |
The superlative form of flimsy; most flimsy. |
|
| 1085 |
flimsy |
If something is flimsy |
|
| 1086 |
flinch |
A flinch is a sudden movement as a reaction to fear or pain |
My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes. |
| 1087 |
flinched |
The past tense and past participle of flinch. |
|
| 1088 |
flinches |
The third-person singular form of flinch. |
|
| 1089 |
flinching |
The present participle of flinch. |
|
| 1090 |
fling |
If you fling something somewhere |
He grabbed a book and flung it across the room angrily.; The passenger door was flung open and a man jumped out.; She walked in, shut the door, flung herself on her bed, and started to cry.; She jumped into the water, flung her arms out and started splashing.; She flung her coat over a chair and walked into the kitchen. |
| 1091 |
flinging |
The present participle of fling. |
|
| 1092 |
flings |
The third-person singular form of fling. |
|
| 1093 |
flint |
A type of quartz. It makes sparks when it is hit against certain materials such as steel. |
|
| 1094 |
flints |
The plural form of flint; more than one (kind of) flint. |
|
| 1095 |
flip |
When you flip something |
If you flip that light switch, it will be a lot brighter in here.; The cook flipped the pizza dough high into the air and caught it in his hands. |
| 1096 |
flippant |
If a person's attitude is flippant |
|
| 1097 |
flipped |
The past tense and past participle of flip. |
|
| 1098 |
flipping |
The present participle of flip. |
|
| 1099 |
flips |
The third-person singular form of flip. |
|
| 1100 |
flirt |
A flirt is a sudden jerk; a darting motion. |
|
| 1101 |
flirtation |
Flirtation is the act of flirting. |
|
| 1102 |
flirtations |
The plural form of flirtation; more than one (kind of) flirtation. |
|
| 1103 |
flirtatious |
A flirtatious person is someone how flirts often. |
|
| 1104 |
flirted |
The past tense and past participle of flirt. |
|
| 1105 |
flirting |
The present participle of flirt. |
|
| 1106 |
flirts |
The plural form of flirt; more than one (kind of) flirt. |
|
| 1107 |
flit |
A flit is a fluttering or darting movement. |
|
| 1108 |
flits |
The plural form of flit; more than one (kind of) flit. |
|
| 1109 |
flitted |
The past tense and past participle of flit. |
|
| 1110 |
flitting |
The present participle of flit. |
|
| 1111 |
float |
Something which stays on or near the surface of water or another liquid. |
|
| 1112 |
floated |
The past tense and past participle of float. |
|
| 1113 |
floating |
The present participle of float. |
|
| 1114 |
floats |
The third-person singular form of float. |
|
| 1115 |
floccinaucinihilipilification |
Floccinaucinihilipilification is the act or the habits of estimating something to have no use or value. |
Your floccinaucinihilipilification of my work is very rude. |
| 1116 |
floccinaucinihilipilificatious |
If something is floccinaucinihilipilificatious then it is useless |
This discussion is a floccinaucinihilipilificatious waste of my time. |
| 1117 |
flock |
A flock is a large number of birds |
|
| 1118 |
flocked |
The past tense and past participle of flock. |
|
| 1119 |
flocking |
The present participle of flock. |
|
| 1120 |
flocks |
The plural form of flock; more than one (kind of) flock. |
|
| 1121 |
floe |
A floe is a big flat piece of ice that floats in the sea |
|
| 1122 |
floes |
The plural form of floe; more than one (kind of) floe. |
|
| 1123 |
flog |
If someone is being flogged |
After getting caught stealing the jewels, Bob was flogged. |
| 1124 |
flogged |
The past tense and past participle of flog. |
|
| 1125 |
flogging |
The present participle of flog. |
|
| 1126 |
flogs |
The third-person singular form of flog. |
|
| 1127 |
flood |
A flood happens when there has been a lot of rain in a short time and the water covers the ground. |
The storm brought heavy rains, and the resulting flood caused $14 million in damage to crops. |
| 1128 |
flooded |
The past tense and past participle of flood. |
|
| 1129 |
flooding |
The present participle of flood. |
|
| 1130 |
floodplain |
A floodplain is a plain which is formed by the removal of collection of very small bodies from the repeated flooding of a river and experiences occasional or repeated flooding. |
|
| 1131 |
floodplains |
The plural form of floodplain; more than one (kind of) floodplain. |
|
| 1132 |
floods |
The plural form of flood; more than one (kind of) flood. |
|
| 1133 |
floor |
The floor is the flat part at the bottom of a room. People stand on the floor. |
Don't drop your milk on the floor.; The children are sitting on the floor to play. |
| 1134 |
floored |
The past tense and past participle of floor. |
|
| 1135 |
flooring |
The present participle of floor. |
|
| 1136 |
floorings |
The plural form of flooring; more than one (kind of) flooring. |
|
| 1137 |
floors |
The plural form of floor; more than one (kind of) floor. |
|
| 1138 |
flop |
If you flops down |
He flopped down in front of the television, exhausted from work. |
| 1139 |
flopped |
The past tense and past participle of flop. |
|
| 1140 |
floppier |
The comparative form of floppy; more floppy. |
|
| 1141 |
floppiest |
The superlative form of floppy; most floppy. |
|
| 1142 |
floppiness |
The floppiness of something is how floppy it is. |
|
| 1143 |
flopping |
The present participle of flop. |
|
| 1144 |
floppy |
If a long or flat object is floppy |
|
| 1145 |
floppy disc |
A floppy disc is a removable disc used for storing digital data. |
|
| 1146 |
floppy discs |
The plural form of floppy disc; more than one (kind of) floppy disc. |
|
| 1147 |
floppy disk |
A floppy disk is a removable disk used for storing digital data. |
|
| 1148 |
floppy disks |
The plural form of floppy disk; more than one (kind of) floppy disk. |
|
| 1149 |
flops |
The third-person singular form of flop. |
|
| 1150 |
flora |
The flora is the plants that grow a particular place. |
|
| 1151 |
floral |
Floral is something to do with flowers or like a flower. |
The material had a floral pattern.; The church was decorated with beautiful floral arrangements. |
| 1152 |
floret |
A floret is a small flower |
|
| 1153 |
florets |
The plural form of floret; more than one (kind of) floret. |
|
| 1154 |
floriculture |
Floriculture is the cultivation of flowers. |
|
| 1155 |
Florida |
Florida is a state in the south east of the United States of America. |
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. |
| 1156 |
florist |
A florist is person who cultivates or sells flowers. |
|
| 1157 |
florists |
The plural form of florist; more than one (kind of) florist. |
|
| 1158 |
floss |
Floss is a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth. |
They flossed after finishing their meal. |
| 1159 |
flossed |
The past tense and past participle of floss. |
|
| 1160 |
flosses |
The plural form of floss; more than one (kind of) floss. |
|
| 1161 |
flossier |
The comparative form of flossy; more flossy. |
|
| 1162 |
flossiest |
The superlative form of flossy; most flossy. |
|
| 1163 |
flossing |
The present participle of floss. |
|
| 1164 |
flossy |
If something is flossy |
|
| 1165 |
flounce |
If you flounce |
|
| 1166 |
flounced |
The past tense and past participle of flounce. |
|
| 1167 |
flounces |
The third-person singular form of flounce. |
|
| 1168 |
flouncing |
The present participle of flounce. |
|
| 1169 |
flounder |
A flounder is a flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae. |
|
| 1170 |
floundered |
The past tense and past participle of flounder. |
|
| 1171 |
floundering |
The present participle of flounder. |
|
| 1172 |
flounders |
The plural form of flounder; more than one (kind of) flounder. |
|
| 1173 |
flour |
Flour is grain (or other plants parts) that has been crushed. |
|
| 1174 |
flourier |
The comparative form of floury; more floury. |
|
| 1175 |
flouriest |
The superlative form of floury; most floury. |
|
| 1176 |
flourish |
If something flourishes |
The plants flourished in the greenhouse.; Under the new government, the agricultural industry flourished. |
| 1177 |
flourished |
The past tense and past participle of flourish. |
|
| 1178 |
flourishes |
The third-person singular form of flourish. |
|
| 1179 |
flourishing |
The present participle of flourish. |
|
| 1180 |
floury |
If something is floury |
|
| 1181 |
flout |
If you flout laws or rules |
|
| 1182 |
flouted |
The past tense and past participle of flout. |
|
| 1183 |
flouting |
The present participle of flout. |
|
| 1184 |
flouts |
The third-person singular form of flout. |
|
| 1185 |
flow |
If something flows |
The river flows gently to the sea. |
| 1186 |
flowed |
The past tense and past participle of flow. |
The river flowed down from the mountains.; Tears flowed down Sally's cheeks as her boyfriend left her. |
| 1187 |
flower |
A flower is part of a plant. Flowers are often very pretty. Plants make them so that they can make new seeds. |
The flower of the plant is starting to wilt. |
| 1188 |
flower child |
A flower child normally refers to a young hippie; a conformist to 1960s social norms. |
It was the custom of flower children to wear and give flowers to people. |
| 1189 |
flower children |
The plural form of flower child; more than one (kind of) flower child. |
|
| 1190 |
flowered |
The past tense and past participle of flower. |
|
| 1191 |
flowerier |
The comparative form of flowery; more flowery. |
|
| 1192 |
floweriest |
The superlative form of flowery; most flowery. |
|
| 1193 |
flowering |
The present participle of flower. |
|
| 1194 |
flowers |
The plural form of flower; more than one (kind of) flower. |
John gave me flowers for our anniversary this year. |
| 1195 |
flowery |
If something is flowery |
|
| 1196 |
flowing |
The present participle of flow. |
The stream is flowing down towards the river. |
| 1197 |
flown |
The past participle of fly. |
Even though I have flown in a plane many times, I still get nervous during take-offs.; Have you ever flown in a helicopter? |
| 1198 |
flows |
The third-person singular form of flow. |
The big river flows into the ocean. |
| 1199 |
flu |
Short for influenza. |
Sally must have the flu, she has been coughing and sneezing all day. |
| 1200 |
fluctuate |
If something fluctuates |
The price of gasoline has been fluctuating wildly. |
| 1201 |
fluctuated |
The past tense and past participle of fluctuate. |
|
| 1202 |
fluctuates |
The third-person singular form of fluctuate. |
|
| 1203 |
fluctuating |
The present participle of fluctuate. |
|
| 1204 |
fluctuation |
A fluctuation is when something changes back and forth quickly. |
The price of wheat stayed the same, but there were a lot of fluctuations in the price of rice.; Every time a cloud goes past, there is a fluctuation in the amount of sunshine. |
| 1205 |
fluctuations |
The plural form of fluctuation; more than one (kind of) fluctuation. |
The stock market goes through many fluctuations. |
| 1206 |
fluent |
Someone who is fluent in a language can speak it confidently and accurately. |
John is fluent in English, Spanish and Russian. |
| 1207 |
fluently |
If you speak fluently |
He lived in Mexico, so he is able to speak Spanish fluently. |
| 1208 |
fluff |
Fluff is anything that is light |
|
| 1209 |
fluffed |
The past tense and past participle of fluff. |
|
| 1210 |
fluffier |
The comparative form of fluffy; more fluffy. |
|
| 1211 |
fluffiest |
The superlative form of fluffy; most fluffy. |
|
| 1212 |
fluffiness |
The fluffiness of something is how fluffy it is. |
|
| 1213 |
fluffing |
The present participle of fluff. |
|
| 1214 |
fluffs |
The plural form of fluff; more than one (kind of) fluff. |
|
| 1215 |
fluffy |
If something is fluffy |
My hairy white cat Snowball and my cotton comforter are both very fluffy. |
| 1216 |
fluid |
A fluid is something that can flow smoothly and with ease. |
Water, air, and steam are all fluids. |
| 1217 |
fluids |
The plural form of fluid; more than one (kind of) fluid. |
|
| 1218 |
fluke |
A fluke is a lucky occurrence that could not be repeated. |
The first goal was just a fluke. |
| 1219 |
fluked |
The past tense and past participle of fluke. |
|
| 1220 |
flukes |
The plural form of fluke; more than one (kind of) fluke. |
|
| 1221 |
fluking |
The present participle of fluke. |
|
| 1222 |
flummox |
If you flummox someone |
|
| 1223 |
flummoxed |
If you are flummoxed |
He gets flummoxed when new problems arise. |
| 1224 |
flummoxes |
The third-person singular form of flummox. |
|
| 1225 |
flummoxing |
The present participle of flummox. |
|
| 1226 |
flung |
The past tense and past participle of fling. |
|
| 1227 |
flunk |
If a student flunks their exam |
He flunked math, again. |
| 1228 |
flunked |
The past tense and past participle of flunk. |
|
| 1229 |
flunking |
The present participle of flunk. |
|
| 1230 |
flunks |
The third-person singular form of flunk. |
|
| 1231 |
fluorine |
Fluorine is a yellow gas that has an atomic number of 9 and the symbol F. |
Fluorine reacts very easily.; Fluoride toothpaste contains a compound of fluorine. |
| 1232 |
flus |
The plural form of flu; more than one (kind of) flu. |
|
| 1233 |
flush |
To flush is to have your skin turn red from fever or emotion. |
The sick boy's face was flushed. |
| 1234 |
flushed |
The past tense and past participle of flush. |
|
| 1235 |
flushes |
The third-person singular form of flush. |
|
| 1236 |
flushing |
The present participle of flush. |
|
| 1237 |
fluster |
If you are flustered |
|
| 1238 |
flustered |
If you are flustered |
The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes. |
| 1239 |
flustering |
The present participle of fluster. |
|
| 1240 |
flusters |
The third-person singular form of fluster. |
|
| 1241 |
flute |
A flute is a musical instrument that you blow into to make sound. |
He played the flute so much better than his seniors that he became the best player in the band. |
| 1242 |
flutes |
The plural form of flute; more than one (kind of) flute. |
|
| 1243 |
flutter |
If something flutters |
She was very sleepy, but from time to time, her eyes fluttered open.; The leaves fluttered down from the trees and around the house.; Three bright flags fluttered in the wind.; The wind set the leaves of the tree fluttering.; Leaves flutter when the wind blows.; A candle flame will flutter if the wind blows. |
| 1244 |
fluttered |
The past tense and past participle of flutter. |
|
| 1245 |
fluttering |
The present participle of flutter. |
|
| 1246 |
flutters |
The third-person singular form of flutter. |
|
| 1247 |
fluvial |
When something is fluvial |
When rocks are described as fluvial, it means they were laid down in or near a river. |
| 1248 |
flux |
A flux is a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding. |
It is important to use flux when soldering or oxides on the metal will prevent a good bond. |
| 1249 |
fluxed |
The past tense and past participle of flux. |
|
| 1250 |
fluxes |
The plural form of flux; more than one (kind of) flux. |
|
| 1251 |
fluxing |
The present participle of flux. |
|
| 1252 |
fly |
To move through the air without touching the ground |
The bird will fly away in the winter.; The airplane flies very high in the air.; He was the first person to fly a plane around the world. |
| 1253 |
flyer |
A flyer is a leaflet or a piece of paper that is given to people on the streets as a form of advertizing. |
As I waited for my exam results, I took up a temporary job of distributing flyers. |
| 1254 |
flyers |
The plural form of flyer; more than one (kind of) flyer. |
|
| 1255 |
flying |
The present participle of fly. |
I'm nervous as this is my first time flying in an airplane.; The bird is flying over the field right now. |
| 1256 |
flying machine |
A machine or apparatus used in a theater to make a performer appear to fly. |
Peter Pan's flying machine did not function properly during the show and the performer playing Peter Pan was injured. |
| 1257 |
flying machines |
The plural form of flying machine; more than one (kind of) flying machine. |
|
| 1258 |
flying monkeys |
Flying monkeys are the enablers of the narcissist or megalomaniac; a narcissistant. |
Her children acted as flying monkeys to their mothers' narcissism. |
| 1259 |
Flynt |
Flynt is a surname. |
|
| 1260 |
flyover |
A flyover is a low-level flight of a formal nature. (called flypast in British English) |
|
| 1261 |
flyovers |
The plural form of flyover; more than one (kind of) flyover. |
|
| 1262 |
flypast |
A flypast is a low-level flight of a formal nature. (called flyover in American English) |
|
| 1263 |
flypasts |
The plural form of flypast; more than one (kind of) flypast. |
|
| 1264 |
foal |
A foal is a baby horse. |
Our mare had a foal last year. |
| 1265 |
foals |
The plural form of foal; more than one (kind of) foal. |
Both of our mares had foals last year. |
| 1266 |
foam |
Foam is a substance that is full of bubbles. |
A firm foam mattress can support your back just as well as other sleep surfaces.; A line of white foam appeared between his lips. |
| 1267 |
foamed |
The past tense and past participle of foam. |
|
| 1268 |
foamier |
The comparative form of foamy; more foamy. |
|
| 1269 |
foamiest |
The superlative form of foamy; most foamy. |
|
| 1270 |
foaminess |
The foaminess of something is how foamy it is. |
|
| 1271 |
foaming |
The present participle of foam. |
|
| 1272 |
foams |
The plural form of foam; more than one (kind of) foam. |
|
| 1273 |
foamy |
If something is foamy |
|
| 1274 |
fob |
A fob is a short chain that connects a watch to a waistcoat or vest. |
|
| 1275 |
fobs |
The plural form of fob; more than one (kind of) fob. |
|
| 1276 |
focus |
If you focus on something |
A small company will probably focus its attention on each artist's project more than a major label.; Class, please focus on your assignment and stop talking. |
| 1277 |
focused |
The past tense and past participle of focus. |
|
| 1278 |
focuses |
The third-person singular form of focus. |
|
| 1279 |
focusing |
The present participle of focus. |
|
| 1280 |
fodder |
Food |
The farmer stored a lot of fodder in the barn to feed the cattle during the winter months. |
| 1281 |
fodders |
The plural form of fodder; more than one (kind of) fodder. |
|
| 1282 |
foe |
A foe is an enemy. |
|
| 1283 |
foes |
The plural form of foe; more than one (kind of) foe. |
|
| 1284 |
foetal |
If something is foetal |
|
| 1285 |
foeti |
The plural form of foetus; more than one (kind of) foetus. |
|
| 1286 |
foetus |
A fetus is a human embryo after 8 weeks of gestation. |
|
| 1287 |
foetuses |
The plural form of foetus; more than one (kind of) foetus. |
|
| 1288 |
fog |
Fog is a cloud that is close to or on the ground and sometimes prevents a person from being able to see. |
It was hard to see in the morning because there was a lot of fog. |
| 1289 |
fogged |
The past tense and past participle of fog. |
|
| 1290 |
fogginess |
The fogginess of something is how foggy it is. |
|
| 1291 |
fogging |
The present participle of fog. |
|
| 1292 |
foggy |
If it is foggy |
It was hard to see because the road was foggy. |
| 1293 |
fogless |
If it is fogless outside |
This morning was a clear fogless day. |
| 1294 |
foglike |
If something is foglike |
|
| 1295 |
fogs |
The third-person singular form of fog. |
|
| 1296 |
foil |
A foil is a sword used in the sport of fencing. |
He struck his opponent three times with his foil. |
| 1297 |
foiled |
The past tense and past participle of foil. |
|
| 1298 |
foiling |
The present participle of foil. |
The police were often foiling his evil plans. |
| 1299 |
foils |
The plural form of foil; more than one (kind of) foil. |
|
| 1300 |
fold |
If you fold something thin such as paper |
A type of art where paper is folded to make different models is called origami.; She folded the letter and put it into the envelope to mail it. |
| 1301 |
foldability |
The foldability of something is how foldable it is. |
|
| 1302 |
foldable |
If something is foldable |
|
| 1303 |
folded |
The past tense and past participle of fold. |
|
| 1304 |
folder |
A folder holds papers |
I keep all my schoolwork in a yellow folder. |
| 1305 |
folderol |
Folderol is nonsense. |
|
| 1306 |
folderols |
The plural form of folderol; more than one (kind of) folderol. |
|
| 1307 |
folders |
The plural form of folder; more than one (kind of) folder. |
|
| 1308 |
folding |
The present participle of fold. |
|
| 1309 |
folds |
The third-person singular form of fold. |
Betsy folds her towels in half before hanging them on the rack. |
| 1310 |
foliage |
Foliage is the leaves of plants. |
|
| 1311 |
foliation |
Foliation is the process of producing leaves. |
|
| 1312 |
foliations |
The plural form of foliation; more than one (kind of) foliation. |
|
| 1313 |
folk |
Folk are people. |
Often, doctors have difficulty explaining things to ordinary folk like me.; Lots of folks are worried about their jobs. |
| 1314 |
folklore |
Folklore is the tales |
|
| 1315 |
folklores |
The plural form of folklore; more than one (kind of) folklore. |
|
| 1316 |
folks |
The plural form of folk; more than one (kind of) folk. |
|
| 1317 |
follicle |
A follicle is a small cavity or sac |
|
| 1318 |
follicles |
The plural form of follicle; more than one (kind of) follicle. |
|
| 1319 |
follies |
The plural form of folly; more than one (kind of) folly. |
|
| 1320 |
follow |
If the first thing occurs after the second |
Every year summer always follows spring. |
| 1321 |
followed |
The past tense and past participle of follow. |
|
| 1322 |
follower |
A follower is someone who follows. |
The band has a large number of followers. |
| 1323 |
followers |
The plural form of follower; more than one (kind of) follower. |
|
| 1324 |
following |
After |
The prices jumped following the news. |
| 1325 |
followings |
The plural form of following; more than one (kind of) following. |
|
| 1326 |
follows |
The third-person singular form of follow. |
|
| 1327 |
folly |
A folly is the foolish action that is the result of the lack of understanding. |
|
| 1328 |
foment |
If a person foments |
|
| 1329 |
fomented |
The past tense and past participle of foment. |
|
| 1330 |
fomenting |
The present participle of foment. |
|
| 1331 |
foments |
The third-person singular form of foment. |
|
| 1332 |
fond |
If you are fond of something |
I am quite fond of having fruit for dessert.; I think Helen is rather fond of me since she always smiles when she sees me. |
| 1333 |
fonder |
The comparative form of fond; more fond. |
|
| 1334 |
fondest |
The superlative form of fond; most fond. |
|
| 1335 |
fondle |
If you fondle something |
|
| 1336 |
fondled |
The past tense and past participle of fondle. |
|
| 1337 |
fondles |
The third-person singular form of fondle. |
|
| 1338 |
fondling |
The present participle of fondle. |
|
| 1339 |
fondly |
If you do something in a fondly manner |
|
| 1340 |
fondue |
A fondue is a dish made of melted cheese or chocolate which food can be dipped into. |
|
| 1341 |
fondues |
The plural form of fondue; more than one (kind of) fondue. |
|
| 1342 |
font |
A set of signs that have the same typeface (e.g. |
Examples of different fonts: |
| 1343 |
fonts |
The plural form of font; more than one (kind of) font. |
|
| 1344 |
foo |
In programming |
|
| 1345 |
food |
Food is what people and animals eat for nutrition or pleasure when they are hungry. |
We grow our own food.; He eats many foods from other lands.; I'm going to get the children some food from the restaurant because they're hungry. |
| 1346 |
food bank |
A food bank place that provides food to poor or homeless people. |
We had to use the food bank so that we did not go hungry. |
| 1347 |
food banks |
The plural form of food bank; more than one (kind of) food bank. |
|
| 1348 |
foodie |
A foodie is a person who has a special interest in or knowledge of food. |
|
| 1349 |
foodies |
The plural form of foodie; more than one (kind of) foodie. |
|
| 1350 |
foods |
The plural form of food; more than one (kind of) food. |
What are your favorite foods to eat? |
| 1351 |
fool |
A fool is a person who does or thinks stupid things. |
I made a fool of myself by forgetting her birthday.; Don't be a fool. You can't lift that. You'll hurt yourself. |
| 1352 |
fooled |
The past tense and past participle of fool. |
He fooled me completely. |
| 1353 |
foolhardier |
The comparative form of foolhardy; more foolhardy. |
|
| 1354 |
foolhardiest |
The superlative form of foolhardy; most foolhardy. |
|
| 1355 |
foolhardy |
A foolhardy person is someone who is bold in a reckless way. |
|
| 1356 |
fooling |
The present participle of fool. |
Stop fooling around. |
| 1357 |
foolish |
Unwise. A person who is foolish does not have good sense or judgement. They do things without thinking carefully; they do things that are bad ideas. |
The person who saw and copied my homework today is being foolish. |
| 1358 |
foolishly |
In a foolish way. |
|
| 1359 |
foolishness |
Foolishness is the state of being foolish. |
|
| 1360 |
foolproof |
If something is foolproof |
|
| 1361 |
fools |
The plural form of fool; more than one (kind of) fool. |
|
| 1362 |
foot |
The lowest part of the leg |
He hurt his foot playing football. |
| 1363 |
footage |
A footage is the raw and unedited video that is originally recorded on a video camera. |
I have got a rare footage of the towers collapsing in the 9/11 attacks. |
| 1364 |
footages |
The plural form of footage; more than one (kind of) footage. |
|
| 1365 |
football |
Football can mean a number of team sports where players kick a ball |
|
| 1366 |
footballer |
A footballer is someone who plays football. |
|
| 1367 |
footballers |
The plural form of footballer; more than one (kind of) footballer. |
|
| 1368 |
footballs |
The plural form of football; more than one (kind of) football. |
|
| 1369 |
footed |
The past tense and past participle of foot. |
The company footed the bill for the office's Christmas party. |
| 1370 |
footing |
A footing is a place for you to stand; a foundation. |
I almost lost my footing and fell down the hill. |
| 1371 |
footings |
The plural form of footing; more than one (kind of) footing. |
|
| 1372 |
footle |
If a person footles |
|
| 1373 |
footled |
The past tense and past participle of footle. |
|
| 1374 |
footles |
The third-person singular form of footle. |
|
| 1375 |
footlight |
A footlight is a stage light located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up. |
|
| 1376 |
footlights |
The plural form of footlight; more than one (kind of) footlight. |
|
| 1377 |
footling |
The present participle of footle. |
|
| 1378 |
footman |
A footman is a servant whose duties include admitting visitors and waiting at table. |
|
| 1379 |
footmen |
The plural form of footman; more than one (kind of) footman. |
|
| 1380 |
footnote |
A footnote is a small line of text found at the bottom of a book that are usually numbered. |
John looked at the footnote to find the meaning of the long word. |
| 1381 |
footnotes |
The plural form of footnote; more than one (kind of) footnote. |
|
| 1382 |
footpath |
A footpath is a path for people to walk. |
|
| 1383 |
footpaths |
The plural form of footpath; more than one (kind of) footpath. |
|
| 1384 |
footprint |
A mark made in something by the foot |
|
| 1385 |
footprints |
The plural form of footprint; more than one (kind of) footprint. |
|
| 1386 |
foots |
The third-person singular form of foot. |
|
| 1387 |
footstep |
A footstep is the act of taking a single step while walking. |
Footsteps in snow make footprints. |
| 1388 |
footsteps |
The plural form of footstep; more than one (kind of) footstep. |
|
| 1389 |
footwear |
Footwear is shoes and socks and other items that are worn on the foot. |
Shoes, sandals, and slippers are examples of footwear.; Having the right clothing and footwear is important for comfort while hiking.; The company produced 14 percent of all branded athletic footwear sold worldwide last year. |
| 1390 |
footy |
football (in the Australian/NZ sense; not soccer); usually Australian rules football |
|
| 1391 |
fop |
A fop is a vain man. |
|
| 1392 |
foppish |
A foppish man is someone who is very concerned with his physical appearance. |
|
| 1393 |
fops |
The plural form of fop; more than one (kind of) fop. |
|
| 1394 |
for |
For is used to show that something belongs to something else |
This cake is for you.; This is a net for catching fish. |
| 1395 |
for all |
despite |
For all his wealth, he does not feel happy. |
| 1396 |
for example |
You say |
When the United States doesn't like what a country is doing, it sends in its army. For example, Vietnam was a problem, so America started a war. |
| 1397 |
for instance |
You say |
When the United States doesn't like what a country is doing, it sends in its army. For instance, Vietnam was a problem, America started a war. |
| 1398 |
for no reason |
|
|
| 1399 |
fora |
The plural form of forum; more than one (kind of) forum. |
|
| 1400 |
forage |
If animals or people forage for food |
|
| 1401 |
foraged |
The past tense and past participle of forage. |
|
| 1402 |
forages |
The plural form of forage; more than one (kind of) forage. |
|
| 1403 |
foraging |
The present participle of forage. |
|
| 1404 |
foray |
A foray is a sudden attack or incursion into an enemy's territory. |
|
| 1405 |
forayed |
The past tense and past participle of foray. |
|
| 1406 |
foraying |
The present participle of foray. |
|
| 1407 |
forays |
The plural form of foray; more than one (kind of) foray. |
|
| 1408 |
forbade |
The past tense of forbid. |
|
| 1409 |
forbearance |
If you say that someone has shown forbearance |
His unfailing forbearance under great provocation shocked me. |
| 1410 |
forbearances |
The plural form of forbearance; more than one (kind of) forbearance. |
|
| 1411 |
forbid |
If you forbid someone from doing something |
The teacher forbids you from eating or drinking during the class. |
| 1412 |
forbidden |
If something is forbidden |
Video games are forbidden in this house. |
| 1413 |
forbidding |
The present participle of forbid. |
|
| 1414 |
forbids |
The third-person singular form of forbid. |
|
| 1415 |
force |
A force is the act of a thing pushing on another thing |
The force of the hammer hitting the nail pushes the nail into the wood.; In science, energy is force times distance.; He pushed his shoulder against the door with great force, but was not able to open the locked door. |
| 1416 |
forced |
The past tense and past participle of force. |
|
| 1417 |
forced march |
Soldiers |
|
| 1418 |
forced marches |
The plural form of forced march; more than one (kind of) forced march. |
|
| 1419 |
forceful |
If a person is forceful |
|
| 1420 |
forcefully |
When you do something forcefully |
The dictator executed all his opponents forcefully. |
| 1421 |
forces |
The plural form of force; more than one (kind of) force. |
|
| 1422 |
forcibly |
If you do something forcibly |
The protestors were dragged out of the senate forcibly. |
| 1423 |
forcing |
The present participle of force. |
|
| 1424 |
ford |
A place in a stream where the water is not deep |
The ford looks shallow enough for us to cross. |
| 1425 |
forded |
The past tense and past participle of ford. |
We forded the stream in our car without any problems. |
| 1426 |
fording |
The present participle of ford. |
|
| 1427 |
fords |
The plural form of ford; more than one (kind of) ford. |
|
| 1428 |
fore |
At |
You'll find the plane's exits fore and aft. |
| 1429 |
fore- |
Fore- is added to verbs to denote something that is in front or before it is done. |
foreplay |
| 1430 |
forecast |
To forecast is to make an educated guess about the future. |
His forecast of how much money the company would make this month was much higher than the actual amount. |
| 1431 |
forecasted |
The past tense and past participle of forecast. |
|
| 1432 |
forecasting |
The past participle of forecast. |
|
| 1433 |
forecasts |
The third-person singular form of forecast. |
|
| 1434 |
foreclose |
If a bank forecloses on a mortgaged property |
|
| 1435 |
foreclosed |
The past tense and past participle of foreclose. |
|
| 1436 |
forecloses |
The third-person singular form of foreclose. |
|
| 1437 |
foreclosing |
The present participle of foreclose. |
|
| 1438 |
foreclosure |
Foreclosure is the act of taking possession of a mortgaged property as its owner fails to keep up their payments. |
|
| 1439 |
foreclosures |
The plural form of foreclosure; more than one (kind of) foreclosure. |
|
| 1440 |
forefather |
A forefather is a person's ancestor. |
|
| 1441 |
forefathers |
The plural form of forefather; more than one (kind of) forefather. |
|
| 1442 |
forefront |
The forefront of something is the leading position or edge. |
|
| 1443 |
forefronts |
The plural form of forefront; more than one (kind of) forefront. |
|
| 1444 |
forego |
If you forego something |
|
| 1445 |
foregoes |
The third-person singular form of forego. |
|
| 1446 |
foregoing |
The present participle of forego. |
|
| 1447 |
foregone |
The past participle of forego. |
|
| 1448 |
foreground |
The foreground of a photograph is the part of it that is nearest to the viewer. |
|
| 1449 |
foregrounded |
The past tense and past participle of foreground. |
|
| 1450 |
foregrounding |
The present participle of foreground. |
|
| 1451 |
foregrounds |
The plural form of foreground; more than one (kind of) foreground. |
|
| 1452 |
forehead |
The forehead is the part of a human face between the hair and the eyebrows. |
Kip brushed his hair off his forehead. |
| 1453 |
foreheads |
The plural form of forehead; more than one (kind of) forehead. |
|
| 1454 |
foreign |
Foreign means something that comes from a different place or country. Foreign people are known as foreigners. |
Sven has a foreign accent. |
| 1455 |
foreigner |
A foreigner is a person who is from a different country. |
|
| 1456 |
foreigners |
The plural form of foreigner; more than one (kind of) foreigner. |
|
| 1457 |
foreman |
A foreman is a worker |
The foreman told his employees to get back to work. |
| 1458 |
foremast |
The foremast is the mast nearest to the bow of a ship with more than one mast. |
|
| 1459 |
foremasts |
The plural form of foremast; more than one (kind of) foremast. |
|
| 1460 |
foremen |
The plural form of foreman; more than one (kind of) foreman. |
|
| 1461 |
foremost |
The foremost person or thing is the one at the front |
She is known as America's foremost expert on work-and-family issues.; He's always put that relationship first and foremost.; Europe's economy has problems, and foremost among those problems is Italy. |
| 1462 |
forenoon |
Morning. |
|
| 1463 |
forenoons |
The plural form of forenoon; more than one (kind of) forenoon. |
|
| 1464 |
fore-nought-o'clock |
Evening. |
|
| 1465 |
foreplay |
Foreplay is the acts that serve to build up sexual arousal before having sex. |
|
| 1466 |
foreplayed |
The past tense and past participle of foreplay. |
|
| 1467 |
foreplaying |
The present participle of foreplay. |
|
| 1468 |
foreplays |
The third-person singular form of foreplay. |
|
| 1469 |
foresaw |
The past tense of foresee. |
|
| 1470 |
foresee |
If a person can foresee something |
|
| 1471 |
foreseeable |
If something is foreseeable |
The foreseeable future. |
| 1472 |
foreseeably |
The word foreseeably is the adverbial form of the word foreseeable. |
|
| 1473 |
foreseeing |
The present participle of foresee. |
|
| 1474 |
foreseen |
The past participle of foresee. |
|
| 1475 |
foreseer |
A foreseer is a person who foresees something. |
|
| 1476 |
foreseers |
The plural form of foreseer; more than one (kind of) foreseer. |
|
| 1477 |
foresees |
The third-person singular form of foresee. |
|
| 1478 |
foreshadow |
If an event is foreshadowed |
The downfall of the company was foreshadowed by the stock market crash. |
| 1479 |
foreshadowed |
The past tense and past participle of foreshadow. |
|
| 1480 |
foreshadowing |
The present participle of foreshadow. |
|
| 1481 |
foreshadows |
The third-person singular form of foreshadow. |
|
| 1482 |
foreshock |
A foreshock is an small earthquake or tremor that happens before a bigger earthquake and is related to it. |
|
| 1483 |
foreshocks |
The plural form of foreshock; more than one (kind of) foreshock. |
|
| 1484 |
foreshorten |
To foreshorten is to make shorter. |
His use of tobacco would foreshorten his life by ten years. |
| 1485 |
foreshortened |
The past tense and past participle of foreshorten. |
|
| 1486 |
foreshortening |
The present participle of foreshorten. |
|
| 1487 |
foreshortens |
The third-person singular form of foreshorten. |
|
| 1488 |
foreshow |
If you foreshow something |
|
| 1489 |
foreshowed |
The past tense of foreshow. |
|
| 1490 |
foreshowing |
The present participle of foreshow. |
|
| 1491 |
foreshown |
The past participle of foreshow. |
|
| 1492 |
foreshows |
The third-person singular form of foreshow. |
|
| 1493 |
foresight |
If something has foresight |
|
| 1494 |
foresights |
The plural form of foresight; more than one (kind of) foresight. |
|
| 1495 |
foreskin |
The foreskin is the fold of skin that naturally covers and protects the head of the penis. |
|
| 1496 |
foreskins |
The plural form of foreskin; more than one (kind of) foreskin. |
|
| 1497 |
forest |
A forest is an area covered with many trees |
Certain forests are so vast that people can easily be lost there. |
| 1498 |
forestall |
If you forestall something |
|
| 1499 |
forestalled |
The past tense and past participle of forestall. |
|
| 1500 |
forestalling |
The present participle of forestall. |
|
| 1501 |
forestalls |
The third-person singular form of forestall. |
|
| 1502 |
forestries |
The plural form of forestry; more than one (kind of) forestry. |
|
| 1503 |
forestry |
Forestry is the science of planting and growing trees in forests. |
|
| 1504 |
forests |
The plural form of forest; more than one (kind of) forest. |
|
| 1505 |
foretell |
If you foretell something |
|
| 1506 |
foretelling |
The present participle of foretell. |
|
| 1507 |
foretells |
The third-person singular form of foretell. |
|
| 1508 |
forethought |
Forethought is thought for the future: to take care |
It was good foresight to have the roof mended before the winter. |
| 1509 |
forethoughts |
The plural form of forethought; more than one (kind of) forethought. |
|
| 1510 |
foretold |
The past tense and past participle of foretell. |
|
| 1511 |
forever |
If something lasts forever it will never go away or it will last for a very long time. |
I think the sun will last forever.; I will love you forever and ever. |
| 1512 |
forewarn |
If you forewarn a person |
|
| 1513 |
forewarned |
The past tense and past participle of forewarn. |
|
| 1514 |
forewarning |
The present participle of forewarn. |
|
| 1515 |
forewarns |
The third-person singular form of forewarn. |
|
| 1516 |
forewent |
The past tense of forego. |
|
| 1517 |
forfeit |
If you forfeit a something you have |
By failing to feed them, they forfeited their right to their children.; When he saw that he couldn't win, he forfeited the game. |
| 1518 |
forfeited |
The past tense and past participle of forfeit. |
|
| 1519 |
forfeiting |
The present participle of forfeit. |
|
| 1520 |
forfeits |
The third-person singular form of forfeit. |
|
| 1521 |
forgave |
The past tense of forgive. |
|
| 1522 |
forge |
A forge is a fire or furnace used to heat metal. |
The blacksmith worked at his forge, shaping horseshoes. |
| 1523 |
forged |
The past tense and past participle of forge. |
|
| 1524 |
forgeries |
The plural form of forgery; more than one (kind of) forgery. |
|
| 1525 |
forgery |
Forgery is the act of producing a fake copy of something. |
Copying someone else's signature is forgery. |
| 1526 |
forges |
The plural form of forge; more than one (kind of) forge. |
|
| 1527 |
forget |
When you forget something |
I forget every thing that you tell me.; When you asked me, I forgot.; You told me your name, but I have forgotten it. |
| 1528 |
forgetful |
If someone is forgetful |
As he grew older, he became more forgetful about appointments. |
| 1529 |
forgetfulness |
The forgetfulness of someone is how forgetful they are. |
|
| 1530 |
forgets |
The third-person singular form of forget. |
|
| 1531 |
forgettable |
If something is forgettable |
|
| 1532 |
forgetting |
The present participle of forget. |
|
| 1533 |
forging |
The present participle of forge. |
|
| 1534 |
forgive |
When you forgive something |
I know you stole some money from me, but I forgive your stealing.; I have forgiven your disloyalty. |
| 1535 |
forgiven |
The past participle of forgive. |
|
| 1536 |
forgiveness |
Forgiveness is when a person forgives another person for his bad action. |
|
| 1537 |
forgivenesses |
The plural form of forgiveness; more than one (kind of) forgiveness. |
|
| 1538 |
forgives |
The third-person singular form of forgive. |
|
| 1539 |
forgiving |
The present participle of forgive. |
|
| 1540 |
forgo |
If you forgo something |
|
| 1541 |
forgoes |
The third-person singular form of forgo. |
|
| 1542 |
forgoing |
The present participle of forgo. |
|
| 1543 |
forgone |
The past participle of forgo. |
|
| 1544 |
forgot |
The past tense of forget. |
I forgot where you told me to go. |
| 1545 |
forgotten |
The past participle of forget. |
I have forgotten everything that you told me. |
| 1546 |
fork |
An instrument for eating |
I ate with my fork. |
| 1547 |
forked |
The past tense and past participle of fork. |
|
| 1548 |
forking |
The present participle of fork. |
|
| 1549 |
forklift |
A forklift is an industrial vehicle with a fork-like pronged platform that can be used to lift and move a loads such as pallets. |
|
| 1550 |
forklifts |
The plural form of forklift; more than one (kind of) forklift. |
|
| 1551 |
forks |
The plural form of fork; more than one (kind of) fork. |
|
| 1552 |
forlorn |
If you forlorn someone |
|
| 1553 |
form |
Form is the shape or structure of a person or a thing. |
|
| 1554 |
formal |
If something is formal |
He studied German on his own, but he has no formal language education. |
| 1555 |
formaldehyde |
Formaldehyde is a colourless gas that is used mainly as a disinfectant. It is the simplest aldehyde. |
|
| 1556 |
formaldehydes |
The plural form of formaldehyde; more than one (kind of) formaldehyde. |
|
| 1557 |
formalise |
If you formalise something |
|
| 1558 |
formalised |
The past tense and past participle of formalise. |
|
| 1559 |
formalises |
The third-person singular form of formalise. |
|
| 1560 |
formalising |
The present participle of formalise. |
|
| 1561 |
formalities |
The plural form of formality; more than one (kind of) formality. |
|
| 1562 |
formality |
A formality is something done just to follow rules or customs |
Signing the contract was just a formality. |
| 1563 |
formalize |
If you formalize something |
|
| 1564 |
formalized |
The past tense and past participle of formalize. |
|
| 1565 |
formalizes |
The third-person singular form of formalize. |
|
| 1566 |
formalizing |
The present participle of formalize. |
|
| 1567 |
formally |
If you do something formally |
They expect you to formally behave yourself. If not, I doubt you will get the job. |
| 1568 |
format |
The format of some writing is the way it is organized: the size and colour of the letters |
What format do you want the report written in? |
| 1569 |
formation |
Something having structure or form. |
The chorus boys and girls were put through a variety of formations in the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.; The band members created many interesting formations during half-time. |
| 1570 |
formations |
The plural form of formation; more than one (kind of) formation. |
|
| 1571 |
formats |
The plural form of format; more than one (kind of) format. |
|
| 1572 |
formatted |
The past tense and past participle of format. |
|
| 1573 |
formatting |
The present participle of format. |
|
| 1574 |
formed |
The past tense and past participle of form. |
|
| 1575 |
former |
A former x (e.g. |
Former president Clinton was giving a speech at the school. |
| 1576 |
formerly |
If something was done formerly |
|
| 1577 |
formidable |
If someone or something is formidable |
The boxer faced a formidable opponent in the championship match. |
| 1578 |
forming |
The present participle of form. |
|
| 1579 |
Formosa |
Formosa is the former name of Taiwan. |
|
| 1580 |
forms |
The plural form of form; more than one (kind of) form. |
|
| 1581 |
formula |
A formula is a way to do something or solve a problem that does not change much. |
There is no formula for making profit, yet many business people think there is.; The formula for converting from kilograms to pounds is xkg×2.2 |
| 1582 |
formulae |
The plural form of formula; more than one (kind of) formula. |
|
| 1583 |
formulas |
The plural form of formula; more than one (kind of) formula. |
|
| 1584 |
formulate |
To formulate is to create something. |
This shampoo has been formulated specially for people with lice. |
| 1585 |
formulated |
The past tense and past participle of formulate. |
|
| 1586 |
formulates |
The third-person singular form of formulate. |
|
| 1587 |
formulating |
The present participle of formulate. |
|
| 1588 |
fornicate |
If a person fornicates |
|
| 1589 |
fornicated |
The past tense and past participle of fornicate. |
|
| 1590 |
fornicates |
The third-person singular form of fornicate. |
|
| 1591 |
fornicating |
The present participle of fornicate. |
|
| 1592 |
fornication |
Fornication is sexual intercourse between two people who are not married. |
|
| 1593 |
fornications |
The plural form of fornication; more than one (kind of) fornication. |
|
| 1594 |
Forrest |
Forrest is a surname. |
|
| 1595 |
forsake |
If you forsake something |
He would never forsake his disabled wife. |
| 1596 |
forsaked |
The past tense and past participle of forsake. |
|
| 1597 |
forsaken |
The past participle of forsake. |
|
| 1598 |
forsakes |
The third-person singular form of forsake. |
|
| 1599 |
forsaking |
The present participle of forsake. |
|
| 1600 |
forsook |
The past tense of forsake. |
|
| 1601 |
forswear |
To renounce or deny something |
|
| 1602 |
fort |
A fort is a fortified building designed for military defense. |
|
| 1603 |
forth |
outward; forward |
She brought forth a son. |
| 1604 |
forthcoming |
An event that is forthcoming is something that will happen soon. It's coming in a short time. |
The forthcoming publication of her book will help her get status and respect. |
| 1605 |
forties |
The plural form of forty; more than one (kind of) forty. |
|
| 1606 |
fortieth |
The fortieth thing is the one that is number forty (40) in order. |
|
| 1607 |
fortification |
Fortification is the act of fortifying. |
|
| 1608 |
fortifications |
The plural form of fortification; more than one (kind of) fortification. |
|
| 1609 |
fortified |
The past tense and past participle of fortify. |
|
| 1610 |
fortifies |
The third-person singular form of fortify. |
|
| 1611 |
fortify |
If you fortify something |
The castle was fortified with an extra layer of stone. |
| 1612 |
fortifying |
The present participle of fortify. |
|
| 1613 |
fortissimo |
If something is played fortissimo it is played very loud. |
Play the opening section fortissimo instead of forte. |
| 1614 |
fortnight |
A fortnight is 14 days; two weeks. |
Her mother will be staying for a fortnight over Christmas. |
| 1615 |
fortnights |
The plural form of fortnight; more than one (kind of) fortnight. |
|
| 1616 |
fortress |
A fortress is a large fortified place usually with high security. |
|
| 1617 |
fortresses |
The plural form of fortress; more than one (kind of) fortress. |
|
| 1618 |
forts |
The plural form of fort; more than one (kind of) fort. |
|
| 1619 |
fortunate |
If you are fortunate good things have happened to you |
You are very fortunate to have such good friends.; I was fortunate to have a map when I became lost.; I try to help those who are less fortunate than myself. |
| 1620 |
fortunately |
Something good or lucky happened. |
Fortunately, I found my lost keys in the living room. |
| 1621 |
fortune |
A fortune is a very large amount of money. |
A million dollars is a fortune.; He made a fortune selling cars. |
| 1622 |
fortunes |
The plural form of fortune; more than one (kind of) fortune. |
|
| 1623 |
forty |
ordinal fortieth) The number 40. |
He was forty minutes late. |
| 1624 |
forum |
A forum is a place (often on the Internet) where people can talk about things. |
I went on a forum and talked to people about religion. |
| 1625 |
forums |
The plural form of forum; more than one (kind of) forum. |
|
| 1626 |
forward |
If something goes forward |
|
| 1627 |
forwarded |
The past tense and past participle of forward. |
|
| 1628 |
forwarding |
The present participle of forward. |
|
| 1629 |
forwards |
If something goes forwards |
|
| 1630 |
forwent |
The past tense of forgo. |
|
| 1631 |
fossil |
A fossil is the remains of an animal or plant preserved in rock for millions of years. |
|
| 1632 |
fossilise |
If you fossilise something |
|
| 1633 |
fossilised |
The past tense and past participle of fossilise. |
|
| 1634 |
fossilises |
The third-person singular form of fossilise. |
|
| 1635 |
fossilising |
The present participle of fossilise. |
|
| 1636 |
fossilize |
If you fossilize something |
|
| 1637 |
fossilized |
The past tense and past participle of fossilize. |
|
| 1638 |
fossilizes |
The third-person singular form of fossilize. |
|
| 1639 |
fossilizing |
The present participle of fossilize. |
|
| 1640 |
fossils |
The plural form of fossil; more than one (kind of) fossil. |
|
| 1641 |
foster |
When you foster something |
In this school, they foster students with a talent in music. |
| 1642 |
fostered |
The past tense and past participle of foster. |
|
| 1643 |
fostering |
The present participle of foster. |
I'm fostering a child. |
| 1644 |
fosters |
The third-person singular form of foster. |
|
| 1645 |
fought |
The past tense and past participle of fight. |
|
| 1646 |
foul |
Something that goes against the rules in a sport. |
After a bad foul, a soccer player has to leave the game |
| 1647 |
fouler |
The comparative form of foul; more foul. |
|
| 1648 |
foulest |
The superlative form of foul; most foul. |
|
| 1649 |
fouls |
The plural form of foul; more than one (kind of) foul. |
|
| 1650 |
found |
The past tense and past participle of find. |
|
| 1651 |
foundation |
The foundation of something is the basic ideas or work behind it. |
These early inventions laid the foundations of modern radio technology.; Her education gave her a solid foundation in all the major subjects. |
| 1652 |
foundations |
The plural form of foundation; more than one (kind of) foundation. |
|
| 1653 |
founded |
The past tense and past participle of found. |
|
| 1654 |
founder |
A person who founds and establishes; a person who lays a foundation; an author; a person who starts something. |
|
| 1655 |
foundered |
The past tense and past participle of founder. |
|
| 1656 |
foundering |
The present participle of founder. |
|
| 1657 |
founders |
The plural form of founder; more than one (kind of) founder. |
|
| 1658 |
founding |
The present participle of found. |
|
| 1659 |
foundries |
The plural form of foundry; more than one (kind of) foundry. |
|
| 1660 |
foundry |
A foundry is a place where molten (melted) metals are poured into casts |
|
| 1661 |
founds |
The third-person singular form of found. |
|
| 1662 |
fountain |
A fountain is a structure that consists of one or more streams of water. |
|
| 1663 |
fountained |
The past tense and past participle of fountain. |
|
| 1664 |
fountaining |
The present participle of fountain. |
|
| 1665 |
fountains |
The plural form of fountain; more than one (kind of) fountain. |
|
| 1666 |
four |
ordinal fourth) The number 4. Four is one more than three and one less than five. |
We have four fingers and one thumb on each hand. |
| 1667 |
fours |
The plural form of four; more than one (kind of) four. |
|
| 1668 |
fourteen |
ordinal fourteenth) Fourteen is the even number that is after thirteen and before fifteen. In numerals |
Fourteen apples lie on the table. |
| 1669 |
fourteens |
The plural form of fourteen; more than one (kind of) fourteen. |
|
| 1670 |
fourteenth |
The fourteenth thing is the one that is number fourteen (14) in order. |
|
| 1671 |
fourth |
The fourth thing is something that is number four (4) in order. |
|
| 1672 |
fourths |
The plural form of fourth; more than one (kind of) fourth. |
|
| 1673 |
fowl |
A fowl is a bird: an animal with feathers that can fly |
This farmer keeps sheep and two kinds of fowl: chickens and ducks. |
| 1674 |
fowls |
The plural form of fowl; more than one (kind of) fowl. |
|
| 1675 |
fox |
A small wild animal that is like a dog. |
|
| 1676 |
foxed |
The past tense and past participle of fox. |
|
| 1677 |
foxes |
The plural form of fox; more than one (kind of) fox. |
|
| 1678 |
foxing |
The present participle of fox. |
|
| 1679 |
foxtrot |
The Foxtrot is a ballroom dance. |
He learned the Foxtrot rhythm of "slow, slow, quick, quick". |
| 1680 |
foxtrots |
The plural form of foxtrot; more than one (kind of) foxtrot. |
|
| 1681 |
foyer |
A foyer is an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public |
|
| 1682 |
foyers |
The plural form of foyer; more than one (kind of) foyer. |
|
| 1683 |
fraction |
A fraction is a part of a whole. |
A fraction of the profits were donated to a local charity. |
| 1684 |
fractional |
If something is fractional |
|
| 1685 |
fractionate |
If you fractionate a mixture |
|
| 1686 |
fractionated |
The past tense and past participle of fractionate. |
|
| 1687 |
fractionates |
The third-person singular form of fractionate. |
|
| 1688 |
fractionating |
The present participle of fractionate. |
|
| 1689 |
fractions |
The plural form of fraction; more than one (kind of) fraction. |
|
| 1690 |
fracture |
A fracture is a break in bone or cartilage. |
|
| 1691 |
fractured |
The past tense and past participle of fracture. |
|
| 1692 |
fractures |
The plural form of fracture; more than one (kind of) fracture. |
|
| 1693 |
fracturing |
The present participle of fracture. |
|
| 1694 |
fragile |
If something is fragile then it is delicate and it will break easily. |
|
| 1695 |
fragment |
A portion or part of something |
The glass broke into hundreds of fragments. |
| 1696 |
fragmented |
The past tense and past participle of fragment. |
|
| 1697 |
fragmenting |
The present participle of fragment. |
|
| 1698 |
fragments |
The plural form of fragment; more than one (kind of) fragment. |
|
| 1699 |
fragrance |
A fragrance is a pleasant smell or odour. |
|
| 1700 |
fragrances |
The plural form of fragrance; more than one (kind of) fragrance. |
|
| 1701 |
fragrant |
If something is fragrant |
|
| 1702 |
frail |
When a person is frail |
|
| 1703 |
frailer |
The comparative form of frail; more frail. |
|
| 1704 |
frailest |
The superlative form of frail; most frail. |
|
| 1705 |
frails |
The plural form of frail; more than one (kind of) frail. |
|
| 1706 |
frame |
The parts of a building that are strong and that hold the other parts up. |
Now that the frame is done, we can start on the walls. |
| 1707 |
framed |
The past tense and past participle of frame. |
|
| 1708 |
frames |
The plural form of frame; more than one (kind of) frame. |
|
| 1709 |
framework |
A framework is basic ideas and organisation that you can build an argument |
The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive framework for practical and theoretical study in Art and Design.; The purpose of a system of budgeting is to provide a reasoned framework for the financial decisions of a future period. |
| 1710 |
frameworks |
The plural form of framework; more than one (kind of) framework. |
|
| 1711 |
framing |
The present participle of frame. |
|
| 1712 |
franc |
Franc is a unit of French currency before it was replaced by the euro. |
|
| 1713 |
France |
France is a country in Europe that is beside Belgium |
I went to France for a holiday. |
| 1714 |
franchise |
A franchise is the right to vote. |
|
| 1715 |
franchised |
The past tense and past participle of franchise. |
|
| 1716 |
franchisee |
A franchisee is a person who operates a franchise. |
|
| 1717 |
franchisees |
The plural form of franchisee; more than one (kind of) franchisee. |
|
| 1718 |
franchises |
The plural form of franchise; more than one (kind of) franchise. |
|
| 1719 |
franchising |
The present participle of franchise. |
|
| 1720 |
Francis |
Francis is a male given name. |
|
| 1721 |
francium |
Francium is a heavy |
Francium is made from actinium or thorium. |
| 1722 |
francs |
The plural form of franc; more than one (kind of) franc. |
|
| 1723 |
frank |
A frank is a notice on an envelope where a stamp usually is. |
|
| 1724 |
franked |
The past tense and past participle of frank. |
|
| 1725 |
franker |
The comparative form of frank; more frank. |
|
| 1726 |
frankers |
The plural form of franker; more than one (kind of) franker. |
|
| 1727 |
frankest |
The superlative form of frank; most frank. |
|
| 1728 |
Frankfurt |
Frankfurt is the largest city in Germany. |
|
| 1729 |
frankfurter |
A frankfurter is a type of sausage that is made of beef and pork. |
|
| 1730 |
frankfurters |
The plural form of frankfurter; more than one (kind of) frankfurter. |
|
| 1731 |
Frankie |
Frankie is a male given name. |
|
| 1732 |
franking |
The present participle of frank. |
|
| 1733 |
Franklin |
Franklin is a male given name. |
|
| 1734 |
frankly |
If something is done frankly |
|
| 1735 |
franks |
The plural form of frank; more than one (kind of) frank. |
|
| 1736 |
frantic |
If someone is frantic |
She was frantic when she couldn't find her child in the store. |
| 1737 |
fraternal |
Fraternal groups are groups whose members show a special friendliness to each other. |
The fraternal order of police raised money for the children. |
| 1738 |
fraternise |
If you fraternise |
|
| 1739 |
fraternised |
The past tense and past participle of fraternise. |
|
| 1740 |
fraternises |
The third-person singular form of fraternise. |
|
| 1741 |
fraternising |
The present participle of fraternise. |
|
| 1742 |
fraternities |
The plural form of fraternity; more than one (kind of) fraternity. |
|
| 1743 |
fraternity |
A fraternity is a social organization for men at colleges. |
Sigma Chi is a fraternity.; There are too many fraternities at State College. |
| 1744 |
fraternize |
If you fraternize |
|
| 1745 |
fraternized |
The past tense and past participle of fraternize. |
|
| 1746 |
fraternizes |
The third-person singular form of fraternize. |
|
| 1747 |
fraternizing |
The present participle of fraternize. |
|
| 1748 |
fratricide |
Fratricide is the killing of one's sibling. |
|
| 1749 |
fratricides |
The plural form of fratricide; more than one (kind of) fratricide. |
|
| 1750 |
fraud |
Fraud is a trick for the purpose of gaining money or other valuables illegally. |
He faces punishment for the fraud that lost $1 million. |
| 1751 |
frauds |
The plural form of fraud; more than one (kind of) fraud. |
|
| 1752 |
fraudster |
A fraudster is someone who practices fraud. |
|
| 1753 |
fraudsters |
The plural form of fraudster; more than one (kind of) fraudster. |
|
| 1754 |
fraudulent |
If something is fraudulent |
|
| 1755 |
fray |
If a material frays |
|
| 1756 |
frayed |
The past tense and past participle of fray. |
|
| 1757 |
fraying |
The present participle of fray. |
|
| 1758 |
frays |
The third-person singular form of fray. |
|
| 1759 |
freckle |
Freckles are small brownish or reddish pigmentation spots on the surface of the skin. |
Steve has brown hair, blue eyes, and freckles on his cheeks and nose. |
| 1760 |
freckled |
The past tense and past participle of freckle. |
|
| 1761 |
freckles |
The plural form of freckle; more than one (kind of) freckle. |
|
| 1762 |
freckling |
The present participle of freckle. |
|
| 1763 |
Fred |
Fred is a male given name. It is usually short for Frederick. |
|
| 1764 |
Frederick |
Frederick is a male given name. |
|
| 1765 |
free |
If something is free |
This loaf of bread is free. It costs $0.; The government provides free healthcare for people who cannot afford it. |
| 1766 |
free association |
Free association is a technique of discussing everything that enters a person's mind. This technique was invented by Francis Galton and popularized by Sigmund Freud and Josef Breuer. |
|
| 1767 |
free associations |
The plural form of free association; more than one (kind of) free association. |
|
| 1768 |
free love |
Free love is when people are free to have sexual relations with anyone without getting married. |
|
| 1769 |
free loves |
The plural form of free love; more than one (kind of) free love. |
|
| 1770 |
free rein |
If someone is given free rein to do something |
The developers were given free rein over the project. |
| 1771 |
free will |
If something is done at a person's own free will |
|
| 1772 |
freebie |
Freebies are things that are given for free. |
I didn't buy a thing, but they were handing out some neat freebies and samples. |
| 1773 |
freebies |
The plural form of freebie; more than one (kind of) freebie. |
|
| 1774 |
freeborn |
Born free and with natural rights rather than being a slave or a servant |
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| 1775 |
freed |
The past tense and past participle of free. |
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| 1776 |
freedom |
The state of being free; the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. |
He enjoyed his freedom after he was released from prison. |
| 1777 |
freedom of speech |
Freedom of speech is the ability to speak freely |
Freedom of speech is a constitutional right in many countries. |
| 1778 |
freedoms |
The plural form of freedom; more than one (kind of) freedom. |
United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt once made a speech on what he called the "Four Freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. |
| 1779 |
freegan |
A person who finds and consumes food that has been thrown away. |
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| 1780 |
freegans |
The plural form of freegan; more than one (kind of) freegan. |
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| 1781 |
freeing |
The present participle of free. |
Freeing the prisoner was a bad decision. |
| 1782 |
freelance |
A freelance is a person who works without a long-term employment contract. |
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| 1783 |
freelanced |
The past tense and past participle of freelance. |
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| 1784 |
freelancer |
A freelancer is someone who freelances. |
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| 1785 |
freelancers |
The plural form of freelancer; more than one (kind of) freelancer. |
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| 1786 |
freelances |
The plural form of freelance; more than one (kind of) freelance. |
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| 1787 |
freelancing |
The present participle of freelance. |
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| 1788 |
freelier |
The comparative form of freely; more freely. |
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| 1789 |
freeliest |
The superlative form of freely; most freely. |
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| 1790 |
freely |
If something is moving freely |
The water is flowing freely downstream. |
| 1791 |
freeman |
A free person |
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| 1792 |
Freemasonry |
Freemasonry in full Free and Accepted Masons |
Peter Myers stated, "I oppose Freemasonry in all its forms, due to its ritual content and because secrecy enables a few people at the top to manipulate the rest." |
| 1793 |
freer |
The comparative form of free; more free. More free. |
A wild bear is freer than a caged bear.; Because of how close we became on our trip, I feel freer to express my feelings to you than I did before. |
| 1794 |
frees |
The third-person singular form of free. |
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| 1795 |
freest |
The superlative form of free; most free. Most free. |
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| 1796 |
freeway |
A freeway is a large road for cars. This is a road that does not cost money to use. Freeways usually have at least two lanes in each direction and have exits |
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| 1797 |
freeways |
The plural form of freeway; more than one (kind of) freeway. |
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| 1798 |
freeze |
If you freeze something |
Water freezes at 0°C.; The chicken will go bad soon. We should freeze it and then we can cook it next week. |
| 1799 |
freezer |
A freezer is something that is used to store food at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit). |
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| 1800 |
freezers |
The plural form of freezer; more than one (kind of) freezer. |
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| 1801 |
freezes |
The plural form of freeze; more than one (kind of) freeze. |
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| 1802 |
freezing |
The present participle of freeze. |
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| 1803 |
freezing level |
The freezing level is the height where the air is 0 degrees Celsius (0 °C) or 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32 °F). Higher than the freezing level |
Now the weather is colder and the freezing level is lower than it was in the summer. |
| 1804 |
freezing levels |
The plural form of freezing level; more than one (kind of) freezing level. |
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| 1805 |
freight |
Freight is a payment for transportation. |
The freight was more expensive for cars than for coal. |
| 1806 |
freighted |
The past tense and past participle of freight. |
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| 1807 |
freighter |
A freighter is a large ship or aircraft that is used mainly to carry freight. |
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| 1808 |
freighters |
The plural form of freighter; more than one (kind of) freighter. |
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| 1809 |
freighting |
The present participle of freight. |
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| 1810 |
freights |
The plural form of freight; more than one (kind of) freight. |
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| 1811 |
fremescent |
Growling and roaring. |
The dog was becoming fremescent. |
| 1812 |
French |
French is the language that is spoken in France |
The family spoke French. |
| 1813 |
French door |
A French door is a door with a window in it |
He left through the French doors. |
| 1814 |
French doors |
The plural form of French door; more than one (kind of) French door. |
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| 1815 |
French fries |
Another name for french fries. |
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| 1816 |
french fry |
A french fry is a single long deep-fried potato stick |
They serve french fries at the diner. |
| 1817 |
French horn |
A French horn is a musical instrument that you blow into and is made of metal. |
The French horn has a solo in this piece. |
| 1818 |
French horns |
The plural form of French horn; more than one (kind of) French horn. |
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| 1819 |
Frenchman |
A Frenchman is a man from France. |
Two Frenchmen sat in the cafe, eating bread and smoking cigarettes. |
| 1820 |
Frenchmen |
The plural form of Frenchman; more than one (kind of) Frenchman. |
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| 1821 |
Frenchwoman |
A Frenchwoman is a woman from France. |
Two Frenchwomen sat in the cafe, eating bread and smoking cigarettes. |
| 1822 |
Frenchwomen |
The plural form of Frenchwoman; more than one (kind of) Frenchwoman. |
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| 1823 |
frenzies |
The plural form of frenzy; more than one (kind of) frenzy. |
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| 1824 |
frenzy |
Frenzy is a state of wild activity or panic. |
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| 1825 |
frequencies |
The plural form of frequency; more than one (kind of) frequency. |
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| 1826 |
frequency |
Something's frequency is how often it happens. |
A frequency of one hertz is an event repeated once per second. |
| 1827 |
frequent |
An event is frequent if it happens many times in a short time. |
Broken toys is the most frequent reason children ask for help here.; Seeing a lion is not a frequent event around here. |
| 1828 |
frequented |
The past tense and past participle of frequent. |
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| 1829 |
frequenting |
The present participle of frequent. |
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| 1830 |
frequently |
If you do something frequently |
The library is frequently used by students.; I don't like the roads, but I have to drive frequently. |
| 1831 |
frequents |
The third-person singular form of frequent. |
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| 1832 |
fresh |
If something is fresh it is not old |
I only eat fresh food.; I have a fresh baked pie at home.; We could use some fresh blood here. (Meaning, we could use some new people.) |
| 1833 |
fresh blood |
New people or new ideas. |
We could use some fresh blood on this project. |
| 1834 |
fresh water |
Water that does not have salt in it. |
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| 1835 |
freshen |
If something freshens |
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| 1836 |
freshened |
The past tense and past participle of freshen. |
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| 1837 |
freshening |
The present participle of freshen. |
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| 1838 |
freshens |
The third-person singular form of freshen. |
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| 1839 |
fresher |
The comparative form of fresh; more fresh. |
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| 1840 |
freshest |
The superlative form of fresh; most fresh. |
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| 1841 |
freshly |
If something is freshly done |
The bread was freshly baked this morning. |
| 1842 |
freshman |
A freshman is a student on his first year of high school or university. |
John is a freshman at Harvard University. |
| 1843 |
freshmen |
The plural form of freshman; more than one (kind of) freshman. |
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| 1844 |
freshness |
Freshness refers to the newness |
The freshness of the director's interpretation shed a whole new light on the play. |
| 1845 |
freshwater |
If you describe a plant or animal as being freshwater |
Do you have saltwater or freshwater fish in your fishtank?" |
| 1846 |
fretful |
A fretful person is someone who is irritable |
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| 1847 |
fretfulness |
Fretfulness is the state of being fretful. |
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| 1848 |
Freudians |
The plural form of Freudian; more than one (kind of) Freudian. |
Alfred Kinsey discredited the belief of the Freudians that most women had vaginal orgasms. |
| 1849 |
fricassee |
Fricassee is meat or poultry that is cut into pieces and served in its own fat or juices. |
The beef fricassee was a very good meal. |
| 1850 |
fricasseed |
The past tense and past participle of fricassee. |
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| 1851 |
fricasseeing |
The present participle of fricassee. |
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| 1852 |
fricassees |
The plural form of fricassee; more than one (kind of) fricassee. |
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| 1853 |
friction |
Friction is the resistance that surfaces or objects have when moving over another. |
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| 1854 |
frictionless |
If something is frictionless |
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| 1855 |
Friday |
The sixth day of the week |
We went to the mosque on Friday. |
| 1856 |
Fridays |
The plural form of Friday; more than one (kind of) Friday. |
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| 1857 |
fridge |
Another name for refrigerator. |
I'll get some cheese from the fridge. |
| 1858 |
fridges |
The plural form of fridge; more than one (kind of) fridge. |
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| 1859 |
fried |
The past tense and past participle of fry. |
I fried some chicken last night for dinner. |
| 1860 |
friend |
Two people are friends of each other if they like being together and they like helping each other |
I only have three close friends.; She's been a friend of mine for many years.; Some friends are coming to our house for dinner tonight.; I stayed awake until the middle of the night talking with some friends.; Our house burned down, but some friends helped us build a new one. |
| 1861 |
friendlier |
The comparative form of friendly; more friendly. |
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| 1862 |
friendlies |
The plural form of friendly; more than one (kind of) friendly. |
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| 1863 |
friendliest |
The superlative form of friendly; most friendly. |
I think Jennifer is the friendliest person I've ever met. She's always smiling and chatting. |
| 1864 |
friendliness |
The friendliness of person is how friendly they are. |
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| 1865 |
friendly |
If someone is friendly they are willing to become a friend |
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| 1866 |
friendly fire |
Friendly fire is when someone or something attacks one of it's allies. |
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| 1867 |
friends |
The plural form of friend; more than one (kind of) friend. |
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| 1868 |
friendship |
Friendship is being friends with someone. |
Our friendship began in childhood.; For a friendship to last you must spend time together.; Friendship takes some work, but is worth it. |
| 1869 |
friendships |
The plural form of friendship; more than one (kind of) friendship. |
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| 1870 |
fries |
The plural form of fry; more than one (kind of) fry. |
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| 1871 |
fright |
A strong and sudden fear. |
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| 1872 |
frighted |
The past tense and past participle of fright. |
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| 1873 |
frighten |
If you frighten somebody |
You are shouting at me and frightening your daughters.; It made so much noise that it frightened away the animals. |
| 1874 |
frightened |
The past tense and past participle of frighten. |
The dog frightened the baby when it started to bark. |
| 1875 |
frightening |
If something is frightening |
The ghost ride was so frightening that I screamed the entire time. |
| 1876 |
frightens |
The third-person singular form of frighten. |
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| 1877 |
frightful |
A frightful event or situation is very bad |
The storm caused frightful damage to the town. |
| 1878 |
frighting |
The present participle of fright. |
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| 1879 |
frights |
The plural form of fright; more than one (kind of) fright. |
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| 1880 |
frigid |
When something is frigid |
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| 1881 |
frigidly |
When someone behaves frigidly |
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| 1882 |
fringe |
Something that is a fringe |
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| 1883 |
fringed |
The past tense and past participle of fringe. |
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| 1884 |
fringes |
The plural form of fringe; more than one (kind of) fringe. |
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| 1885 |
fringing |
The present participle of fringe. |
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| 1886 |
frisbee |
An alternate name for Frisbee. |
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| 1887 |
frisbees |
The plural form of frisbee; more than one (kind of) frisbee. |
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| 1888 |
frisk |
A frisk is a playful skip or leap. |
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| 1889 |
frisked |
The past tense and past participle of frisk. |
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| 1890 |
friskier |
The comparative form of frisky; more frisky. |
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| 1891 |
friskiest |
The superlative form of frisky; most frisky. |
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| 1892 |
frisking |
The present participle of frisk. |
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| 1893 |
frisks |
The plural form of frisk; more than one (kind of) frisk. |
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| 1894 |
frisky |
A frisky person is someone who has a lot energy to do something. |
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| 1895 |
fro |
Fro is only used in the expression to and fro |
He sat watching the birds going to and fro. |
| 1896 |
frog |
A small hopping amphibian. |
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| 1897 |
frogs |
The plural form of frog; more than one (kind of) frog. |
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| 1898 |
frolic |
A frolic is a playful and lively moment of someone doing something. |
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| 1899 |
frolicked |
The past tense and past participle of frolic. |
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| 1900 |
frolicking |
The present participle of frolic. |
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| 1901 |
frolics |
The plural form of frolic; more than one (kind of) frolic. |
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| 1902 |
from |
When something is from someone |
I got a gift from my grandmother today. |
| 1903 |
From now on |
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| 1904 |
front |
Opposite of back. |
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| 1905 |
fronted |
The past tense and past participle of front. |
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| 1906 |
frontier |
The frontier is part of a country that is next to another country. |
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| 1907 |
frontiers |
The plural form of frontier; more than one (kind of) frontier. |
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| 1908 |
fronting |
The present participle of front. |
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| 1909 |
fronts |
The plural form of front; more than one (kind of) front. |
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| 1910 |
frost |
Frost is a cover of thin ice on things. Some of these are tree branches |
The car windows were heavy with frost. |
| 1911 |
frostbite |
a sore due to extreme cold |
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| 1912 |
frosted |
The past tense and past participle of frost. |
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| 1913 |
frostier |
The comparative form of frosty; more frosty. |
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| 1914 |
frostiest |
The superlative form of frosty; most frosty. |
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| 1915 |
frostily |
Something that is done frostily is done coldly; it is done in a frosty manner. |
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| 1916 |
frostiness |
The frostiness of something is how frosty it is. |
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| 1917 |
frosting |
Frosting is a sugary cream that is put on the top and sides of a cake. |
Do you like chocolate or vanilla frosting on your birthday cake? |
| 1918 |
frostings |
The plural form of frosting; more than one (kind of) frosting. |
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| 1919 |
frosts |
The plural form of frost; more than one (kind of) frost. |
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| 1920 |
frosty |
When something is frosty |
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| 1921 |
froth |
A froth is a foam that is typically present on coffee |
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| 1922 |
frothed |
The past tense and past participle of froth. |
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| 1923 |
frothier |
The comparative form of frothy; more frothy. |
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| 1924 |
frothiest |
The superlative form of frothy; most frothy. |
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| 1925 |
frothing |
The present participle of froth. |
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| 1926 |
froths |
The plural form of froth; more than one (kind of) froth. |
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| 1927 |
frothy |
If something is frothy |
I like my milkshakes frothy, not flat like this! |
| 1928 |
frottage |
If you frottage |
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| 1929 |
frottaged |
The past tense and past participle of frottage. |
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| 1930 |
frottages |
The third-person singular form of frottage. |
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| 1931 |
frottaging |
The present participle of frottage. |
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| 1932 |
frown |
A frown is a facial expression whereby the eyebrows are brought closer together and wrinkles form on the forehead. A frown usually happens when a person is unhappy |
A frown appeared on his face when he heard the news of someone else spreading rumors about him. |
| 1933 |
frowned |
The past tense and past participle of frown. |
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| 1934 |
frowning |
The present participle of frown. |
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| 1935 |
frowns |
The plural form of frown; more than one (kind of) frown. |
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| 1936 |
froze |
The past tense of freeze. |
I froze on the walk home because it was so cold. |
| 1937 |
frozen |
If something is frozen it is very cold. |
Can you get some frozen peas out of the freezer?; I need some gloves. My hands are frozen. |
| 1938 |
fructose |
Fructose is a type of monosaccharide (sugar) |
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| 1939 |
frugal |
If you are frugal |
Lydia is skilled at being a frugal shopper. |
| 1940 |
frugality |
The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift. |
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| 1941 |
fruit |
The fruit is the part of a plant or tree that holds the seeds. It's usually sweet and good to eat. |
Most people don't eat enough fruit and vegetables.; Apples, oranges, and bananas are the most common fruits in most supermarkets. |
| 1942 |
fruitful |
If a plot of land is fruitful |
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| 1943 |
fruitier |
The comparative form of fruity; more fruity. |
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| 1944 |
fruitiest |
The superlative form of fruity; most fruity. |
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| 1945 |
fruition |
Fruition is the fulfillment of something such as a plan or project. |
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| 1946 |
fruitions |
The plural form of fruition; more than one (kind of) fruition. |
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| 1947 |
fruitless |
If a tree is fruitless |
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| 1948 |
fruits |
The plural form of fruit; more than one (kind of) fruit. |
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| 1949 |
fruity |
If something is fruity |
That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable. |
| 1950 |
frumpier |
The comparative form of frumpy; more frumpy. |
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| 1951 |
frumpiest |
The superlative form of frumpy; most frumpy. |
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| 1952 |
frumple |
If you frumple something |
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| 1953 |
frumpled |
The past tense and past participle of frumple. |
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| 1954 |
frumples |
The third-person singular form of frumple. |
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| 1955 |
frumpling |
The present participle of frumple. |
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| 1956 |
frumpy |
A frumpy person is unfashionable and not attractive. |
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| 1957 |
frustrate |
If you frustrate someone |
He is frustrated because his car is broken and doesn't start. |
| 1958 |
frustrated |
The past tense and past participle of frustrate. |
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| 1959 |
frustrates |
The third-person singular form of frustrate. |
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| 1960 |
frustrating |
The present participle of frustrate. |
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| 1961 |
frustratingly |
If something is done frustratingly |
In some countries, the process of getting a visa can be frustratingly long. |
| 1962 |
frustration |
Frustration is the bad feeling of not being able to do what you want to do. |
He stood on a chair, but to his frustration, he still could not reach the jar. |
| 1963 |
frustrations |
The plural form of frustration; more than one (kind of) frustration. |
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| 1964 |
fry |
If you fry something |
Do you think we should fry the eggs or boil them? |
| 1965 |
frying |
The present participle of fry. |
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| 1966 |
ft |
Short for foot or feet. |
I am 6 ft tall. |
| 1967 |
FTL |
FTL is a short way of saying Faster Than Light (travel) |
Though sci-fi uses it a lot, today's physics considers FTL impossible. |
| 1968 |
FTW |
Abbreviation for "For the win". |
Looks like I finally managed to find the answer ftw |
| 1969 |
fuchsia |
Fuchsia is a plant with red |
My fuchsias get reddish or faint fuchsia in color. |
| 1970 |
fuchsias |
The plural form of fuchsia; more than one (kind of) fuchsia. |
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| 1971 |
fuck |
You say "fuck you" or "fuck that" to show that you are very angry or that you don't care. |
Fuck you too, asshole.; Fuck that! |
| 1972 |
fuck around |
If you fuck around |
Don't fuck around; we have a lot to do. |
| 1973 |
fuck up |
A fuck up is a severe mistake. |
He lost his job because of that fuck up. |
| 1974 |
fuck ups |
The plural form of fuck up; more than one (kind of) fuck up. |
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| 1975 |
fuckable |
If someone is fuckable |
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| 1976 |
fucked |
The past tense and past participle of fuck. |
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| 1977 |
fucked up |
The past tense and past participle of fuck up. |
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| 1978 |
fucker |
A bad |
You fucker! You wrecked my car! |
| 1979 |
fuckers |
The plural form of fucker; more than one (kind of) fucker. |
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| 1980 |
fuckface |
A fuckface is an ugly or annoying person. |
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| 1981 |
fuckhead |
A very insulting word to call someone you don't like; a stupid or unlikable person. |
That fuckhead has been cheating on me with my best friend! |
| 1982 |
fuckheads |
The plural form of fuckhead; more than one (kind of) fuckhead. |
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| 1983 |
fucking |
The present participle of fuck. |
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| 1984 |
fucking up |
The present participle of fuck up. |
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| 1985 |
fucks |
(vulgar |
Go away, you little fucks. |
| 1986 |
fucks up |
The third-person singular form of fuck up. |
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| 1987 |
fuddle |
If you fuddle a person |
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| 1988 |
fuddled |
The past tense and past participle of fuddle. |
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| 1989 |
fuddles |
The third-person singular form of fuddle. |
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| 1990 |
fuddling |
The present participle of fuddle. |
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| 1991 |
fudge |
Fudge is a kind of chocolate that usually comes in squares. |
We baked fudge for dessert.; The fudge was soft and sweet. |
| 1992 |
fudges |
The plural form of fudge; more than one (kind of) fudge. |
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| 1993 |
fuel |
Something use to make energy. |
My car uses gasoline for fuel to make it go. My body uses food for fuel, it's what makes me go. |
| 1994 |
fueled |
The past tense and past participle of fuel. |
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| 1995 |
fueling |
The present participle of fuel. |
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| 1996 |
fuelled |
The past tense and past participle of fuel. |
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| 1997 |
fuelling |
The present participle of fuel. |
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| 1998 |
fuels |
The plural form of fuel; more than one (kind of) fuel. |
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| 1999 |
fugitive |
A fugitive is a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding |
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| 2000 |
fugitives |
The plural form of fugitive; more than one (kind of) fugitive. |
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| 2001 |
fugue |
A fugue is a musical form using a theme which is repeated in a complex pattern. |
The composer Bach wrote many enjoyable fugues. |
| 2002 |
fugues |
The plural form of fugue; more than one (kind of) fugue. |
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| 2003 |
Fukuoka |
Fukuoka is a city and seaport in western Japan. |
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| 2004 |
fulcra |
The plural form of fulcrum; more than one (kind of) fulcrum. |
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| 2005 |
fulcrum |
A fulcrum is the support about which a lever pivots. |
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| 2006 |
fulcrums |
The plural form of fulcrum; more than one (kind of) fulcrum. |
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| 2007 |
fulfil |
If you fulfil something |
He fulfilled his contract.; The group fulfilled their promises to the company. |
| 2008 |
fulfill |
If you fulfill something |
He fulfilled his promises.; The promises he made have been fulfilled. |
| 2009 |
fulfilled |
The past tense and past participle of fulfill. |
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| 2010 |
fulfilling |
The present participle of fulfill. |
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| 2011 |
fulfills |
The third-person singular form of fulfill. |
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| 2012 |
fulfils |
The third-person singular form of fulfil. |
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| 2013 |
fulgent |
If something is fulgent |
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| 2014 |
full |
A container is full of things if there are many of the things in the container and no more can go in. |
The cup is full of water. If you try to put more water in, the water will fall onto the table.; My life is full of problems. |
| 2015 |
full moon |
A full moon is when the moon is a whole circle. The moon looks like this when it is on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. |
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| 2016 |
full moons |
The plural form of full moon; more than one (kind of) full moon. |
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| 2017 |
full stop |
A full stop is a punctuation mark "." at the end of a sentence. |
Don't forget to write full stops at the end of each paragraph! |
| 2018 |
full stops |
The plural form of full stop; more than one (kind of) full stop. |
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| 2019 |
fuller |
The comparative form of full; more full. |
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| 2020 |
fullers |
The plural form of fuller; more than one (kind of) fuller. |
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| 2021 |
fullest |
The superlative form of full; most full. |
After dinner I was the fullest I have been in years.; My grandfather always said we should live life to the fullest. |
| 2022 |
fully |
If you fully understand or do something |
I have not yet been able to understand this idea fully. |
| 2023 |
fulminate |
If a person fulminates |
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| 2024 |
fulminated |
The past tense and past participle of fulminate. |
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| 2025 |
fulminates |
The third-person singular form of fulminate. |
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| 2026 |
fulminating |
The present participle of fulminate. |
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| 2027 |
fumble |
To touch something nervously. |
Waiting for the interview, he fumbled with his tie.; He fumbled the key into the lock. |
| 2028 |
fumbled |
The past tense and past participle of fumble. |
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| 2029 |
fumbles |
The third-person singular form of fumble. |
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| 2030 |
fumbling |
The present participle of fumble. |
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| 2031 |
fume |
A fume is a gas or a vapor that has a strong smell |
A strong fume was coming from the car's exhaust. |
| 2032 |
fumed |
The past tense and past participle of fume. |
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| 2033 |
fumes |
The plural form of fume; more than one (kind of) fume. |
The fumes from the car made the child cough. |
| 2034 |
fumfer |
If a person fumfers |
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| 2035 |
fumfered |
The past tense and past participle of fumfer. |
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| 2036 |
fumfering |
The present participle of fumfer. |
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| 2037 |
fumfers |
The third-person singular form of fumfer. |
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| 2038 |
fumigate |
If you fumigate a room |
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| 2039 |
fumigated |
The past tense and past participle of fumigate. |
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| 2040 |
fumigates |
The third-person singular form of fumigate. |
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| 2041 |
fumigating |
The present participle of fumigate. |
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| 2042 |
fumigation |
Fumigation is the process of disinfecting or purifying an area with the fumes of certain chemicals. |
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| 2043 |
fumigations |
The plural form of fumigation; more than one (kind of) fumigation. |
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| 2044 |
fuming |
The present participle of fume. |
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| 2045 |
fun |
If you have fun |
Thanks! I had a lot of fun today. Let's do it again. |
| 2046 |
funambulist |
A funambulist is an entertainer who walks in a rope or does similar things that need him to have a very good balance |
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| 2047 |
funambulists |
The plural form of funambulist; more than one (kind of) funambulist. |
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| 2048 |
function |
Something or someone's function is its purpose or its job. |
The army sometimes performs a policing function. |
| 2049 |
functional |
If something is functional |
The flashlight was still functional after I dropped it down the stairs. |
| 2050 |
functionalities |
The plural form of functionality; more than one (kind of) functionality. |
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| 2051 |
functionality |
The functionality of something is the ability for it to perform a task or function. |
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| 2052 |
functionaries |
The plural form of functionary; more than one (kind of) functionary. |
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| 2053 |
functionary |
A functionary is a person who has to perform official functions or duties. |
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| 2054 |
functionate |
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| 2055 |
functioned |
The past tense and past participle of function. |
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| 2056 |
functioning |
The present participle of function. |
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| 2057 |
functionless |
If something is functionless |
These buttons are functionless, nothing will happen if you press it. |
| 2058 |
functions |
The plural form of function; more than one (kind of) function. |
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| 2059 |
fund |
A fund is an amount of money kept for a specific purpose. |
GM cannot afford to keep paying into the company pension fund.; Our fund-raising campaign has a target of $100,000. |
| 2060 |
fundamental |
If something is fundamental |
The loss of her legs has caused her to undergo a fundamental change in how she looks at life.; Respect is fundamental to a strong education system.; There is no more fundamental question than "why are we here?" |
| 2061 |
fundamentally |
If something is fundamentally true |
Their ideas are fundamentally different from each other. |
| 2062 |
fundamentals |
The plural form of fundamental; more than one (kind of) fundamental. |
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| 2063 |
funded |
The past tense and past participle of fund. |
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| 2064 |
funding |
The present participle of fund. |
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| 2065 |
fundless |
If something is fundless |
If we were to buy this $3000 television, we will be fundless until the end of the month. |
| 2066 |
fundraise |
If you fundraise |
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| 2067 |
fundraised |
The past tense and past participle of fundraise. |
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| 2068 |
fundraiser |
A fundraiser is an event that aims to raise money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity or to defray costs for research of a cure for a particular disease. |
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| 2069 |
fundraises |
The third-person singular form of fundraise. |
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| 2070 |
fundraising |
The act of gathering funds for something. |
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| 2071 |
funds |
The plural form of fund; more than one (kind of) fund. |
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| 2072 |
funeral |
A funeral is a ceremony that honors someone who has died. |
Everyone's preparing to go to Mary's funeral on Saturday at her family's church. |
| 2073 |
funerals |
The plural form of funeral; more than one (kind of) funeral. |
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| 2074 |
funfair |
A funfair is a traveling amusement park. |
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| 2075 |
funfairs |
The plural form of funfair; more than one (kind of) funfair. |
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| 2076 |
fungal |
Something that is fungal is related to a fungus or fungi. |
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| 2077 |
fungi |
The plural form of fungus; more than one (kind of) fungus. |
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| 2078 |
fungologist |
A fungologist is a person who studies fungi. |
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| 2079 |
fungologists |
The plural form of fungologist; more than one (kind of) fungologist. |
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| 2080 |
fungology |
Mycology is the study of fungi. |
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| 2081 |
fungus |
A fungus is a member of the Fungi kingdom of organisms. Fungi are plant-like organisms that lack chlorophyll. Common examples of fungi include mushrooms and mold. |
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| 2082 |
funguses |
The plural form of fungus; more than one (kind of) fungus. |
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| 2083 |
funk |
A genre of music. |
My brother likes jazz music, but I like funk. |
| 2084 |
funkier |
The comparative form of funky; more funky. |
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| 2085 |
funkiest |
The superlative form of funky; most funky. |
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| 2086 |
funks |
The plural form of funk; more than one (kind of) funk. |
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| 2087 |
funky |
Relating to the music genre of funk. |
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| 2088 |
funnel |
A funnel is a pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. It is used to guide a substance that is transferred into a container with a small opening. |
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| 2089 |
funneled |
The past tense and past participle of funnel. |
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| 2090 |
funneling |
The present participle of funnel. |
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| 2091 |
funnelled |
The past tense and past participle of funnel. |
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| 2092 |
funnelling |
The present participle of funnel. |
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| 2093 |
funnels |
The plural form of funnel; more than one (kind of) funnel. |
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| 2094 |
funner |
The comparative form of fun; more fun. |
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| 2095 |
funnest |
The superlative form of fun; most fun. |
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| 2096 |
funnier |
The comparative form of funny; more funny. |
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| 2097 |
funnies |
The plural form of funny; more than one (kind of) funny. |
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| 2098 |
funniest |
The superlative form of funny; most funny. |
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| 2099 |
funny |
Funny things keep people interested and can make people laugh. |
That was a funny joke. |
| 2100 |
fur |
The hair of an animal. |
My dog has very soft fur. |
| 2101 |
furbish |
If you furbish a room |
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| 2102 |
furbished |
The past tense and past participle of furbish. |
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| 2103 |
furbishes |
The third-person singular form of furbish. |
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| 2104 |
furbishing |
The present participle of furbish. |
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| 2105 |
furies |
The plural form of fury; more than one (kind of) fury. |
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| 2106 |
furious |
If you are furious |
Bill was furious at John because he stole his lunch. |
| 2107 |
furiously |
If something is done furiously |
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| 2108 |
furiousness |
The furiousness of someone is how furious they are. |
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| 2109 |
furl |
If you furl something |
He furled the sail after docking. |
| 2110 |
furled |
The past tense and past participle of furl. |
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| 2111 |
furling |
The present participle of furl. |
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| 2112 |
furlough |
A furlough is a leave of absence or vacation. |
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| 2113 |
furloughed |
The past tense and past participle of furlough. |
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| 2114 |
furloughing |
The present participle of furlough. |
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| 2115 |
furloughs |
The plural form of furlough; more than one (kind of) furlough. |
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| 2116 |
furls |
The third-person singular form of furl. |
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| 2117 |
furnace |
A furnace is a machine that is used to heat a building. |
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| 2118 |
furnaces |
The plural form of furnace; more than one (kind of) furnace. |
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| 2119 |
furnish |
To furnish is to give a place furniture or other supplies. |
Our new house still needs to be furnished. |
| 2120 |
furnished |
The past tense and past participle of furnish. |
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| 2121 |
furnishes |
The third-person singular form of furnish. |
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| 2122 |
furnishing |
The present participle of furnish. |
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| 2123 |
furnishings |
A room's furnishings are the things in it like furniture |
All the furnishings must be removed before you move out. |
| 2124 |
furniture |
Furniture are items used to decorate a room or make it more comfortable. |
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| 2125 |
furnitures |
The plural form of furniture; more than one (kind of) furniture. |
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| 2126 |
furore |
A furore is an outbreak of anger or excitement. |
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| 2127 |
furores |
The plural form of furore; more than one (kind of) furore. |
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| 2128 |
furrier |
The comparative form of furry; more furry. |
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| 2129 |
furriest |
The superlative form of furry; most furry. |
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| 2130 |
furriness |
The furriness of something is how furry it is. |
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| 2131 |
furrow |
A furrow is a long trench made in the ground in order to plant a crop. |
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| 2132 |
furrowed |
The past tense and past participle of furrow. |
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| 2133 |
furrowing |
The present participle of furrow. |
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| 2134 |
furrows |
The plural form of furrow; more than one (kind of) furrow. |
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| 2135 |
furry |
A furry animal has its body covered with fur |
Children often like furry animals because they are smooth when touched. |
| 2136 |
furs |
The plural form of fur; more than one (kind of) fur. |
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| 2137 |
further |
When something is further away |
We walked further than we had planned.; He lives further off in that direction. |
| 2138 |
furthered |
The past tense and past participle of further. |
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| 2139 |
furthering |
The present participle of further. |
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| 2140 |
furthermore |
You use furthermore to add more information to what was already said or written. |
We believe that the project is possible. Furthermore, we believe that we can do it within a few months. |
| 2141 |
furthers |
The third-person singular form of further. |
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| 2142 |
furthest |
The superlative form of far; most far. |
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| 2143 |
fury |
Fury is when a person is more than angry and usually is at the level of putting it to act. |
The fury could be seen in the lion's eyes. |
| 2144 |
fuse |
A fuse is a length of cord that will burn and is used to set off explosives. |
After lighting the fuse, the miners moved away to a safe area. |
| 2145 |
fused |
The past tense and past participle of fuse. |
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| 2146 |
fuselage |
The fuselage is the main body of an aircraft to which the wings |
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| 2147 |
fuselages |
The plural form of fuselage; more than one (kind of) fuselage. |
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| 2148 |
fuses |
The plural form of fuse; more than one (kind of) fuse. |
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| 2149 |
fusing |
The present participle of fuse. |
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| 2150 |
fusion |
Fusion is when two or more things come together as one. |
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| 2151 |
fusion bomb |
A fusion bomb is an atomic bomb that uses nuclear fusion as a source of energy. |
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| 2152 |
fusion bombs |
The plural form of fusion bomb; more than one (kind of) fusion bomb. |
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| 2153 |
fusions |
The plural form of fusion; more than one (kind of) fusion. |
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| 2154 |
fuss |
Too much activity |
They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.; What's all the fuss about? |
| 2155 |
fussed |
The past tense and past participle of fuss. |
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| 2156 |
fusses |
The plural form of fuss; more than one (kind of) fuss. |
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| 2157 |
fussier |
The comparative form of fussy; more fussy. |
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| 2158 |
fussiest |
The superlative form of fussy; most fussy. |
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| 2159 |
fussiness |
The fussiness of someone is how fussy they are. |
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| 2160 |
fussing |
The present participle of fuss. |
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| 2161 |
fussy |
If a person is fussy |
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| 2162 |
fustier |
The comparative form of fusty; more fusty. |
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| 2163 |
fustiest |
The superlative form of fusty; most fusty. |
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| 2164 |
fusty |
If something is fusty |
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| 2165 |
futile |
If something is futile |
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| 2166 |
futsal |
A variant of association football (soccer) played inside instead of outside |
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| 2167 |
future |
The future is the time of something that hasn't happen yet. The study of the future is known as futurology. |
I will be more careful in the future. |
| 2168 |
futures |
The plural form of future; more than one (kind of) future. |
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| 2169 |
futuristic |
If a technology is futuristic |
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| 2170 |
futurologist |
A futurologist is a scientist that studies the future. |
When I grow up, I want to be a futurologist and help mankind find out what is going to happen in the future. |
| 2171 |
futurologists |
The plural form of futurologist; more than one (kind of) futurologist. |
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| 2172 |
futurology |
Futurology is the scientific study of the future. A person that studies the future is known as a futurologist. |
Futurology has helped us to predict what is going to happen to mankind in the future. |
| 2173 |
fuzzier |
The comparative form of fuzzy; more fuzzy. |
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| 2174 |
fuzziest |
The superlative form of fuzzy; most fuzzy. |
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| 2175 |
fuzzy |
If something is fuzzy it is covered with fuzz. |
I like to pet my dog because he's fuzzy. |
| 2176 |
FYI |
A short way of saying "for your information". |
We've updated our phone system, FYI.; FYI, I'm going to be out of the office next week. |