Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with F

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five-day

adj

Lasting for five days

[ˌfaɪv ˈdeɪ]

five-digit

adj

Consisting of or characterized by five numerical digits.

[ˌfaɪvˈdɪdʒɪt]

five-disc

adj

Consisting of or relating to a set of five discs, typically referring to a multi-disc CD, DVD, or Blu-ray box set.

[ˈfaɪv dɪsk]

five-dollar

adj

costing or valued at five dollars

[ˌfaɪv ˈdɑːlər]

five-eight

n

A basketball player, typically a guard, who is five feet and eight inches tall.

[faɪv eɪt]

five-eighths

n

a fraction equal to five divided by eight

[ˌfaɪv ˈeɪθs]

five-factor

adj

Relating to or based on a model of personality defined by five broad dimensions (often Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism).

[ˈfaɪv ˌfæk.tər]

five-figure

adj

(of a number or amount) consisting of five digits, especially when referring to a salary or price that is between 10,000 and 99,999

[ˈfaɪvˌfɪɡjər]

five-fold

adj

Multiplied by five; five times as great or as numerous.

[ˈfaɪv.foʊld]

five-foot

adj

Measuring five feet in length or height

[ˈfaɪv fʊt]

five-foot-high

adj

measuring five feet from the base to the top

[ˌfaɪv fʊt ˈhaɪ]

five-foot-long

adj

measuring five feet in length

[ˌfaɪv fʊt ˈlɔːŋ]

five-foot-tall

adj

Used to describe someone or something that measures five feet in height.

[ˌfaɪv fʊt ˈtɔːl]

five-footer

n

A person or thing that is five feet tall or long.

[ˌfaɪv ˈfʊtər]

five-four

n

A musical time signature indicating five quarter-note beats per measure.

[ˈfaɪv ˈfɔːr]

five-gallon

adj

Relating to or having a capacity of five gallons.

[ˌfaɪv ˈɡælən]

five-game

n

A series of contests, especially in sports, in which the first side to win five games is the overall winner.

[ˈfaɪvˌɡeɪm]

five-hit

adj

(In sports, especially baseball) achieving five hits in a single game.

[ˈfaɪv hɪt]

five-hour

adj

Lasting for five hours.

[ˈfaɪv aʊər]

five-hundred

n

The number 500.

[ˌfaɪv ˈhʌn.drəd]

five-inch

adj

Measuring five inches in length, height, or diameter.

[faɪv ɪntʃ]

five-inning

adj

(of a baseball or softball game) lasting only five innings, often due to a mercy rule or weather conditions.

[ˈfaɪv ˌɪnɪŋ]

five-item

adj

Consisting of or having five items, parts, or elements.

[ˌfaɪv ˈaɪ.t̬əm]

five-letter

adj

Consisting of five letters.

[ˈfaɪvˌlɛtər]

five-level

adj

Consisting of or organized into five distinct levels, tiers, or ranks.

[ˈfaɪvˌlɛv.əl]

five-man

adj

Consisting of five people, especially a team or group.

[ˈfaɪv mæn]

five-member

adj

Consisting of five members or parts.

[ˈfaɪvˌmembər]

five-mile

adj

Measuring or extending a distance of five miles.

[ˌfaɪvˈmaɪl]

five-minute

adj

Lasting for five minutes.

[ˌfaɪvˈmɪnɪt]

five-month

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of five months

[ˈfaɪv mʌnθ]

five-month-old

adj

Being five months in age

[ˌfaɪv.mʌnθˈoʊld]

five-nation

adj

Involving or consisting of five nations.

[ˈfaɪvˌneɪʃ(ə)n]

five-night

n

A period of five consecutive nights, often used in the context of hotel stays, vacation packages, or event durations.

[ˈfaɪvnaɪt]

five-nine

n

A police radio code used in the United States to signal that an officer needs immediate assistance or is in a life-threatening situation.

[faɪv naɪn]

five-note

adj

Consisting of or using only five musical notes.

[ˈfaɪvˌnoʊt]

five-o'clock

n

The time of five o'clock.

[ˌfaɪv əˈklɑːk]

five-page

adj

Consisting of or having five pages.

[ˈfaɪvˌpeɪdʒ]

five-paragraph

adj

Of or relating to a piece of writing, especially an essay, that is structured into five distinct sections: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

[ˈfaɪv ˈper.ə.ɡræf]

five-part

adj

Consisting of five separate sections or elements.

[ˈfaɪv pɑːrt]

five-passenger

adj

Designed to accommodate or suitable for five passengers.

[ˈfaɪv ˈpæsəndʒər]

five-person

adj

Consisting of or designed for five people

[ˈfaɪvˌpɜːrs(ə)n]

five-piece

adj

Consisting of five separate parts or items

[ˈfaɪv piːs]

five-plus

adj

being five or more in number; especially being five years old or older

[ˌfaɪv ˈplʌs]

five-point

adj

Having or consisting of five points, parts, or items, as in a scale or system.

[ˈfaɪv pɔɪnt]

five-pointed

adj

Having five points or projecting parts.

[ˈfaɪvˌpɔɪntɪd]

five-pound

adj

Weighing five pounds.

[ˌfaɪv ˈpaʊnd]

five-room

adj

Consisting of or having five rooms.

[ˌfaɪv ˈrum]

five-run

adj

In baseball, describing a hit that allows the batter and all runners on base to score, resulting in five runs.

[ˈfaɪv rʌn]

five-second

adj

Lasting for five seconds.

[ˌfaɪv ˈsek.ənd]

five-seven

n

A playing card, specifically the seven of clubs, in certain card games

[ˈfaɪv ˈsɛvən]

five-shot

adj

Involving or limited to five attempts, instances, or rounds, especially in the context of testing or evaluating a system.

[ˈfaɪv ʃɑːt]

five-sided

adj

Having five sides.

[ˈfaɪvˌsaɪdɪd]

five-six

n

A basketball strategy where a player who is typically around five feet six inches tall or shorter plays, often noted for speed and agility.

[ˈfaɪvˈsɪks]

five-speed

adj

having five forward gear ratios

[ˈfaɪv spiːd]

five-spice

n

a mixture of five powdered spices, typically including star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds, used especially in chinese cuisine.

[ˈfaɪv spaɪs]

five-stage

adj

Consisting of or involving five distinct phases, levels, or steps.

[ˈfaɪvˌsteɪdʒ]

five-star

adj

of the highest quality or standard, especially as indicated by a rating of five stars

[ˌfaɪv ˈstɑːr]

five-state

adj

Involving or relating to five distinct states or conditions, especially in physics, electronics, or computing.

[ˈfaɪvˌsteɪt]

five-step

adj

consisting of or involving five distinct stages or procedures

[ˈfaɪv step]

five-story

adj

(of a building) having five floors or levels

[ˈfaɪvˌstɔːri]

five-string

n

A musical instrument, typically a banjo or a violin (fiddle), that has five strings instead of the usual four.

[ˈfaɪv strɪŋ]

five-ten

n

A shoe size equal to 10.5, especially in women's footwear.

[ˌfaɪv ˈten]

five-term

adj

Consisting of or relating to five terms or elements.

[ˈfaɪv tɜːrm]

five-thirty

n

the time thirty minutes after five o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

[ˌfaɪv ˈθɜːrti]

five-time

adj

Having achieved something on five occasions.

[ˈfaɪvtaɪm]

five-to-one

[adjective]

describing a ratio, odds, or situation where one side or outcome is five times as large, numerous, or likely as the other.

[ˌfaɪv.təˈwʌn]

five-volume

adj

Consisting of five books or bound sections.

[ˈfaɪvˌvɑːl.jəm]

five-way

adj

involving five participants, directions, or components

[ˈfaɪvweɪ]

five-week

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of five weeks

[ˈfaɪv wiːk]

five-yard

adj

Relating to or measuring five yards in length or distance.

[ˈfaɪv jɑːrd]

five-year

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of five years

[ˌfaɪv ˈjɪr]

five-year-old

adj

Being five years of age.

[ˌfaɪv jɪr ˈoʊld]

fivefold

adj

Five times as great or as numerous.

[ˈfaɪvfoʊld]

fiver

n

a piece of paper money or a coin worth five pounds or five dollars

[ˈfaɪvər]

fix

v

to make something firm or stable; to attach or place something securely.

[fɪks]

fix-it

n

a person who repairs things or solves problems

[ˈfɪks ɪt]

fixable

adj

Able to be repaired, corrected, or put right.

[ˈfɪksəbl̩]

fixate

v

To look at or think about something constantly and with great attention.

[ˈfɪk.seɪt]

fixated

adj

Giving an excessive amount of attention to someone or something; obsessed.

[ˈfɪk.seɪ.t̬ɪd]

fixation

n

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

[fɪkˈseɪʃn]

fixative

n

A substance used to preserve, stabilize, or make something permanent, such as a spray used to hold drawings or hairstyles in place.

[ˈfɪksətɪv]

fixator

n

A surgical device used to hold bones or joints in a fixed position.

[ˈfɪkˌseɪtər]

fixed

adj

Attached or placed so as not to be movable

[fɪkst]

fixed-income

adj

relating to or being an investment that provides a regular, predetermined return, such as a bond

[ˌfɪkst ˈɪŋkəm]

fixed-point

adj

(of a number or quantity) having a fixed, unchanging value.

[ˈfɪkst pɔɪnt]

fixed-price

adj

Having a price that has been set and will not change.

[ˌfɪkst ˈpraɪs]

fixed-rate

adj

(of a loan, interest, or price) set at a specific level and not subject to change.

[ˈfɪkst reɪt]

fixed-wing

adj

(of an aircraft) having wings that are rigidly attached to the fuselage and do not flap or rotate, as opposed to having rotating wings like a helicopter.

[ˌfɪkst ˈwɪŋ]

fixedly

adv

In a steady, unchanging, or unwavering manner, especially in looking at something.

[ˈfɪksɪdli]

fixer

n

a person who makes arrangements for other people, especially using dishonest or illegal methods

[ˈfɪksər]

fixer-upper

n

a house or other building that is in poor condition and can be bought cheaply, with the intention of repairing and improving it.

[ˈfɪksər ˈʌpər]

fixing

n

The act of fastening something in position or making it secure.

[ˈfɪksɪŋ]

fixity

n

the quality of being stable, permanent, or unchanging.

[ˈfɪksəti]

fixture

n

A permanent piece of furniture or equipment that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.

[ˈfɪkstʃər]

fizz

v

(of a liquid) to produce a lot of small bubbles and make a continuous sound like a long 's'

[fɪz]

fizzing

adj

making a hissing or bubbling sound

[ˈfɪzɪŋ]

fizzle

v

to make a weak hissing or sputtering sound

[ˈfɪz.əl]

fizzy

adj

(of a drink) containing many small bubbles of gas; effervescent.

[ˈfɪzi]

fjord

n

a long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by the submergence of a glaciated valley.

[fjɔːrd]

flab

n

Soft, loose body fat, especially when it is noticeable and unwanted.

[flæb]

flabbergast

v

To overwhelm with shock, surprise, or wonder

[ˈflæbərɡæst]

flabbergasted

adj

extremely surprised or shocked

[ˈflæb.ɚˌɡæs.tɪd]

flabby

adj

soft and loose, lacking firmness, especially of flesh or muscle

[ˈflæb.i]

flaccid

adj

soft and weak; not firm or hard

[ˈflæksɪd]

flack

n

Strong and hostile criticism or opposition

[flæk]

flag

n

A piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning

[flæɡ]

flag-burning

n

The act of burning a national flag, especially as a public protest or political statement.

[ˈflæɡˌbɜːrnɪŋ]

flag-draped

adj

Covered or decorated with flags.

[flæɡ dreɪpt]

flag-waving

n

The expression of strong patriotic feelings, especially in a way that is aggressive or excessive.

[ˈflæɡˌweɪvɪŋ]

flagellate

v

To whip or flog someone, especially as a religious punishment or for sexual gratification.

[ˈflædʒəleɪt]

flagellation

n

The act of whipping or beating someone, especially as a form of religious discipline or punishment.

[ˌflædʒəˈleɪʃən]

flagellum

n

a long, slender, whip-like structure used by many microorganisms and cells for locomotion.

[fləˈdʒɛləm]

flagged

v

Past tense and past participle of 'flag'. To have marked something with a flag or tag for identification or attention.

[flæɡd]

flagging

adj

becoming tired, weak, or less enthusiastic; losing strength or vigor.

[ˈflæɡɪŋ]

flaggy

adj

(of soil, rock, or strata) containing or consisting of thin, easily split layers or strata.

[ˈflæɡi]

flagon

n

a large container, typically made of metal or pottery, with a handle and spout, used for holding wine or other alcoholic drinks.

[ˈflæɡən]

flagpole

n

A tall pole on which a flag is raised and flown.

[ˈflæɡpoʊl]

flagrant

adj

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

[ˈfleɪɡrənt]

flagrantly

adv

In a conspicuously or obviously offensive, shocking, or bad manner.

[ˈfleɪɡrəntli]

flagship

n

the ship in a fleet that carries the commander and flies their flag.

[ˈflæɡʃɪp]
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