English words starting with F

A house owned by or serving as the residence for members of a college fraternity.

relating to or like a brother or brothers; brotherly.

a group of people sharing a common profession or interests.

The act of associating with others in a brotherly or friendly way, especially in a context where such association is considered inappropriate or against regulations.

to associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when it is considered improper or disloyal.

relating to or involving the killing of one's brother or sister

the crime of killing one's own brother or sister.

the crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods

a person who commits fraud, especially in business or financial dealings.

the quality of being deceitful or dishonest, typically for personal gain.

involving, done by, or obtained through deception, typically for personal or financial gain.

in a manner involving deceit or trickery intended to gain an unfair or dishonest advantage.

Filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

To cause a fabric, rope, or thread to become worn and begin to separate into loose threads.

(of cloth, rope, etc.) having threads that are starting to come apart or become worn.

(present participle) To become worn at the edge, typically so that threads become loose.

to make someone feel extremely tired, both physically and mentally

feeling completely exhausted, worn out, or stressed.

A person, animal, or plant that is unusual or abnormal in appearance or behavior.

a sudden, uncontrolled period of wild, irrational behavior or emotion, such as extreme fear, anger, or excitement.

strange, unusual, or unexpected in appearance, character, or behavior.

In a very strange, unusual, or extreme way.

very strange or unusual, often in a way that is frightening or disturbing

A small, light brown spot on a person's skin, especially on the face, caused by exposure to the sun.

having a face covered with freckles

covered with small, light brown spots on the skin.

not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes

The state or condition of being free from control or restriction, especially the right of a professional athlete to negotiate a contract with any team.

Born as a free person, not into slavery or serfdom.

an economic system in which private businesses compete with each other without much government control

A rapid fall or drop, especially a sudden and continuous decline in value or amount.

falling through the air under only the force of gravity, especially without a working parachute

a military order or situation allowing soldiers to shoot at any person or thing they consider a threat, without needing specific authorization.

not attached or fixed to anything; able to move freely.

moving or proceeding smoothly and continuously without restriction or interruption.

(of a bird, insect, or aircraft) flying freely and not confined or controlled.

A disorganized fight, argument, or competition involving many people who act without rules or limits.

Not following a fixed or prescribed structure or style; having an irregular, spontaneous, or unrestricted shape or pattern.

(of an organism) living independently, not as a parasite or symbiont, and not attached to a substrate.

Relating to an economic system in which prices are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses, without government regulation or subsidy.

Unstructured, spontaneous activity, especially in children, that is not directed by adults and allows for creativity and imagination.

A highly reactive atom or molecule with an unpaired electron, capable of causing damage in biological systems.

relating to or produced by farm animals that are allowed to move around and feed naturally outdoors, rather than being kept inside in small spaces.

(of livestock or poultry) kept in natural conditions with freedom of movement, rather than being confined.

a person who benefits from a public good or service without contributing to its cost or effort.

the practice of obtaining a benefit from something without contributing to its cost or effort.

(especially of animals) able to move or wander around freely without being confined.

The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.

spending money in a very generous and often careless way

having an independent and uninhibited nature, not constrained by convention or the opinions of others.

Not attached to or supported by another structure; able to stand alone.

A sports competition, performance, or method of swimming, skiing, etc. in which the participant can use any style they choose, often one that is not traditional.

(of an aquatic animal) able to swim freely and independently, not attached to a surface or fixed in one place.

Moving or acting in a free, unrestrained, or vigorous manner.

Forming your own opinions and beliefs, especially about religion or politics, rather than just accepting those of other people.

an unopposed shot in basketball taken from behind a designated line (the free-throw line) as a result of a foul by an opponent.

Time when one is not working or occupied; leisure time.

relating to or advocating international trade free from protective duties and quotas

Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular rhythm.

A weight, such as a dumbbell or barbell, that is not attached to a machine and can be moved freely in any direction during exercise.

not limited by rules or accepted ways of doing things; relaxed and informal

something that is given or received without charge.

the distance between the waterline and the main deck or gunwale of a ship.

A person who goes about in search of plunder; a pirate or pirate-like adventurer.

No longer confined, imprisoned, or enslaved.

a man who has been freed from slavery.

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

characterized by a strong attachment to or advocacy for freedom and liberty.

drawn by hand without the use of guiding instruments or measurements

A type of ownership of land or property for an unlimited period of time.

A person who owns the freehold of a property or piece of land.

causing someone or something to become free; releasing from confinement, restriction, or obligation.

working for different companies on particular jobs rather than being permanently employed by one company

A person who works for different companies on particular jobs, rather than being permanently employed by one company.

to take advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return, especially by getting free food, accommodation, or other benefits.

a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return, especially one who lives off others' hospitality or resources.

in a free manner; without restriction or control

A person who is not a slave or serf and enjoys personal, civil, or political liberties.

A member of an international fraternal and charitable society with secret rituals and signs, officially called the Free and Accepted Masons.

The system and institutions of the Free and Accepted Masons, an international fraternal and charitable organization with secret rituals and signs.

a type of plant with brightly colored, sweet-smelling, tube-shaped flowers that grow in a row along a thin stem.

the sport or activity of skiing on snow in a freestyle manner, performing acrobatic maneuvers and tricks, typically in a terrain park, halfpipe, or on natural features.

not attached to or supported by another structure

a type of fruit (especially peach or cherry) whose flesh separates easily from the stone.

done or performed without following a fixed plan or set of rules, allowing for improvisation.

computer software that is available for use at no monetary cost.

a wide road in a city or between cities, on which vehicles can travel fast for long distances, and on which vehicles can only enter or leave at special ramps

to ride a bicycle without pedalling, especially downhill.

to become hard, and often turn to ice, as a result of extreme cold

(of food or other substances) preserved by first freezing and then drying in a vacuum.

a single frame of a film or video that is shown repeatedly to give the effect of stopping the action.

an exclusion of a person or organization from a group, activity, or market by boycotting or ignoring them.

a cycle or process in which something freezes and then thaws repeatedly.

a period of time when something, especially machinery or a system, stops working because it is too cold or has frozen

a large piece of electrical equipment, shaped like a cupboard, used for storing food at a very low temperature in order to preserve it

extremely cold

goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

Laden with a cargo or burden.

a large ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk.

Relating to France, its people, or its language.

Relating to or involving both France (or French culture) and the United States (or American culture).

Built in France or by French people or companies.

Relating to or characteristic of Canadians of French descent, especially those living in Quebec.

A strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crisp.

Having qualities, styles, or elements that are influenced by or reminiscent of France or French culture.

The language spoken in France and in parts of some other countries, such as Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada.

Made in France.

Using French as a primary or native language; able to speak French fluently.

In the manner or fashion characteristic of France or French people.

A man who is a native or citizen of France.

A woman who is a native or inhabitant of France.

involving a lot of excited movement or activity; wild, frantic, or frenzied.

in a fast, energetic, and uncontrolled way

Wildly excited or uncontrolled.

In a wildly excited or uncontrolled way

a state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

(of a biological or ecological trait) varying according to how common or rare it is within a population.

Designed to operate at, respond to, or be effective for a particular frequency or narrow range of frequencies.

happening or doing something often