English words starting with F

Used as a euphemism for the taboo swear word 'fucking', typically to express anger, emphasis, or intensity.

In statistics, a value obtained by dividing two mean squares, used especially in analysis of variance to test hypotheses.

A line of trucks manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, known for its full-size pickup models.

The musical note F which is raised by a semitone.

a camera setting corresponding to a particular f-number.

A euphemism for the offensive swear word 'fuck'.

Excellent; wonderful; fabulous

Using cautious, slow, and indirect methods to achieve a goal, especially in politics or warfare.

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson

Famous, especially in stories or legends

Cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers

Covered with or having a layer of fabric.

To invent or produce something false in order to deceive.

Invented or created in order to deceive

The act of inventing false information in order to deceive people.

A person or company that makes or produces something, especially in an industrial context.

A person who composes or tells fables.

extremely good, wonderful, or impressive

in an extremely good, wonderful, or impressive way.

The front of a large building, especially one that is impressive or beautiful.

The front part of the head from the forehead to the chin.

With the face or front turned downward.

With the front of the body, especially the face, leading or hitting something first.

Describing something, especially hair or accessories, that is styled or positioned to outline and accentuate the shape of the face.

a medical operation to make the face look younger by tightening the skin

a direct confrontation or conflict between two people or groups

The technology or process of identifying or verifying a person's identity by analyzing their facial features from a digital image or video source.

Describing an action intended to prevent damage to one's reputation or dignity, or to avoid embarrassment.

involving people who are physically close to each other and looking at each other

having a face or a surface of a specified kind

With the face or front turned downward.

lacking distinctive or interesting features and therefore appearing impersonal and anonymous.

A protective or decorative plate covering the front surface of a device or piece of equipment.

one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

Having many different sides or aspects.

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

in a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippantly.

of or relating to the face

a technology that can identify or verify a person by analyzing patterns based on their facial features.

In a way that relates to the face.

(of an argument, theory, or statement) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

to make an action or process easier or less difficult

made (an action or process) easy or easier

(present participle) Making an action or process easier or less difficult.

the act or process of making an action or process easy or easier.

Making a process or action easier or more likely to happen.

a person or thing that makes an action or process easier or more likely to happen.

The buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose or activity.

A place, piece of equipment, or service provided for a particular purpose.

A layer of material covering part of a garment for decoration or strength.

an exact copy, especially of a document or a piece of art.

A thing that is known or proved to be true.

Using facts as a foundation; relying on or derived from facts and evidence.

The process of investigating and verifying the factual accuracy of information, especially in news reports or public statements.

A person or group officially appointed to investigate and establish the facts of a dispute or situation.

having the purpose of discovering the facts about something

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

Relating to or characteristic of a faction, especially showing self-interested partisan behavior.

The state of being split into groups that oppose each other, especially within a political organization.

relating to or inclined to form factions or cause dissension.

Artificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.

a brief or trivial item of news or information.

One of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, or event.

(Of a mathematical expression, especially a polynomial) Capable of being expressed as a product of two or more simpler expressions.

relating to or being a factor or a factorial.

the process of selling a company's invoices to a third party at a discount, in order to receive immediate cash.

The process of breaking down a number or mathematical expression into factors (numbers or expressions that when multiplied together give the original).

A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine.

Built or constructed in a factory, as opposed to being built on-site.

Installed or fitted in a product during its original manufacture.

Resembling or characteristic of a factory, especially in being impersonal, standardized, or efficient in a mechanical way.

Made in a factory, especially as opposed to being made by hand or at home.

An employee who does all kinds of work.

based on or concerned with facts; true and accurate.

the quality of being based on facts or relating to facts

In a manner based on or concerned with facts; accurately.

(of an organism or process) able to live or operate under more than one set of conditions, especially with respect to a particular factor; optional or discretionary.

All the teachers in a particular university, college, or school

Relating to or involving both the teaching staff and the students of an educational institution.

an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities.

following or influenced by a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short time

to lose brightness, freshness, or strength gradually

a gradual decrease in the visibility or audibility of a scene or sound, especially in film, television, or music.

a gradual disappearance or becoming less distinct.

having lost brightness, vividness, or strength of color

Losing brightness, loudness, or strength gradually

a type of traditional portuguese song, usually with a melancholy theme, expressing feelings of fate, loss, and longing.

Relating to or containing faeces; fecal.

The imaginary land of fairies; fairyland.

A variant spelling of 'fairy', meaning one of a class of supernatural beings of folklore and romance, typically having magical powers and often depicted as small and delicate.

(British, informal, offensive) A cigarette.

A bundle of sticks or twigs bound together as fuel.

Displaying stereotypically effeminate or flamboyant characteristics, especially those associated with gay men (often used as a derogatory term).

Relating to or using a temperature scale on which water freezes at 32° and boils at 212° under standard conditions.

A type of fine tin-glazed pottery or earthenware, often brightly colored.

To not succeed in achieving a desired goal or result.

Designed to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction.

(past tense and past participle of 'fail') Was unsuccessful in achieving a goal or passing a test.

a weakness or fault in someone's character or abilities

a soft, ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or cotton, with a slight sheen.

Lack of success in achieving or doing something.

willing or eager to do something

(of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible; very weak or slight.

Lacking courage or determination; timid.

lacking courage or confidence; timid

The action or an instance of losing consciousness for a short time.

in a way that is very weak or slight, and barely noticeable

the state of feeling weak, dizzy, and close to losing consciousness.

treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination

Having light-colored hair, especially blond hair.

Willing to judge people and situations in a fair and reasonable way; impartial.

Of a moderately large size; quite big.

Having light-colored skin.

involving trade that supports producers in developing countries by paying fair prices and making sure that workers have good working conditions

(of a person) behaving in a particular way or showing a particular attitude only when things are going well or when it is easy to do so

a person who attends a fair, especially a large public exhibition or entertainment

a large outdoor area where fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held, typically with rides, games, and stalls.

a streamlined metal cover or structure added to the outside of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship to reduce drag.

in a fair and reasonable way; justly

The quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable.