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English words starting with F

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frost

n

A thin, white layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature is below freezing.

[frɔːst]

frost-free

adj

designed to prevent the formation of frost or ice, especially in a refrigerator or freezer compartment.

[ˈfrɔːst friː]

frostbite

n

Injury to body tissues, especially the fingers, toes, or nose, caused by exposure to extreme cold.

[ˈfrɔːstbaɪt]

frostbitten

adj

Injured by severe freezing, typically affecting parts of the body such as fingers, toes, or the nose.

[ˈfrɔːstbɪtn]

frosted

adj

covered with or as if with frost

[ˈfrɔːstɪd]

frosted-glass

n

Glass that has been given a rough, opaque surface so that it is difficult to see through.

[ˈfrɔːstɪd ɡlæs]

frostily

adv

In a very cold and unfriendly way.

[ˈfrɔːstɪli]

frosting

n

a sweet, often creamy mixture used to cover or fill cakes, made from sugar, butter, and flavorings.

[ˈfrɔːstɪŋ]

frosty

adj

very cold, with frost forming on surfaces

[ˈfrɔːsti]

froth

n

a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.

[frɔːθ]

frothing

adj

producing or covered with a mass of small bubbles; foaming.

[ˈfrɔːθɪŋ]

frothy

adj

full of or covered with a mass of small bubbles

[ˈfrɔːθi]

froufrou

n

excessive or showy decoration or ornamentation, especially on clothing.

[ˈfruːfruː]

frown

v

to bring your eyebrows together so that lines appear on your face, often because you are annoyed, worried, or thinking hard

[fraʊn]

frowning

adj

Having a facial expression where the eyebrows are drawn together and the forehead is wrinkled, typically indicating displeasure, worry, or deep thought.

[ˈfraʊnɪŋ]

frowsy

adj

having a dirty, untidy, or unpleasant smell

[ˈfraʊzi]

frowzy

adj

Dirty and untidy in appearance.

[ˈfraʊzi]

frozen

adj

turned into ice; hardened by cold

[ˈfroʊzn]

frozen-food

n

Food that has been subjected to rapid freezing and is kept frozen until used.

[ˈfroʊzən fuːd]

fructify

v

To make fruitful or productive.

[ˈfrʌktəˌfaɪ]

fructose

n

a type of sugar found in honey and many fruits, often sweeter than glucose.

[ˈfrʌk.toʊs]

frugal

adj

careful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary

[ˈfruːɡl̩]

frugality

n

the practice of being careful about spending money and not wasting things

[fruːˈɡæləti]

frugally

adv

in a way that uses only as much money or food as is necessary

[ˈfruːɡəli]

fruit

n

The part of a plant that contains seeds and is often sweet and edible, such as an apple, banana, or strawberry.

[fruːt]

fruit-flavored

adj

Having a taste or smell like that of fruit.

[ˈfrut ˌfleɪvərd]

fruitcake

n

a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, and spices.

[ˈfruːtkeɪk]

fruited

adj

Bearing fruit; having produced fruit.

[ˈfruːtɪd]

fruitful

adj

producing good or helpful results; productive

[ˈfruːtf(ə)l]

fruitfully

adv

In a way that produces good or useful results; productively.

[ˈfruːtfəli]

fruitfulness

n

The quality or state of being fruitful; the ability to produce good results, useful outcomes, or abundant offspring.

[ˈfrutf(ə)lnəs]

fruitiness

n

The quality or state of having a strong taste or smell of fruit.

[ˈfruːtɪnəs]

fruition

n

the successful completion or realization of a plan, project, or goal.

[fruˈɪʃn]

fruitless

adj

failing to achieve the desired results; unproductive or useless

[ˈfruːtləs]

fruitlessly

adv

In a way that produces no useful or desired result; without success.

[ˈfruːt.ləs.li]

fruity

adj

tasting or smelling strongly of fruit

[ˈfruːti]

frumpy

adj

(especially of a woman or her clothes) dowdy, old-fashioned, and unattractive in appearance.

[ˈfrʌmpi]

frustrate

v

to cause someone to feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve what they want

[ˈfrʌstreɪt]

frustrated

adj

feeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot achieve or control something

[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd]

frustrating

adj

causing feelings of annoyance and disappointment because of difficulties preventing success or progress

[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ]

frustratingly

adv

in a way that causes feelings of annoyance, disappointment, or discouragement

[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋli]

frustration

n

the feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot control or change a situation, or achieve something.

[frəˈstreɪʃn]

fry

v

to cook something in hot fat or oil

[fraɪ]

fryer

n

a deep container used for frying food

[ˈfraɪər]

frying

n

The action of cooking food in hot oil or fat.

[ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ]

fuchsia

n

A plant with hanging, tube-shaped flowers that are usually pink, purple, or red.

[ˈfjuːʃə]

fuck

v

To have sexual intercourse with (someone).

[fʌk]

fucked-up

adj

In a state of severe disrepair or malfunction; broken or ruined.

[ˈfʌkt ˈʌp]

fucken

adverb, adjective

Used as an intensifier, similar to 'fucking'.

[ˈfʌkən]

fucker

n

A vulgar and offensive term for a person, often used to express contempt, anger, or, in some contexts, rough admiration.

[ˈfʌkər]

fuckhead

n

A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person.

[ˈfʌkhɛd]

fucking

adj

Used to express anger, annoyance, contempt, or for emphasis

[ˈfʌkɪŋ]

fuddle

v

to make someone confused and unable to think clearly, especially by giving them alcohol

[ˈfʌd(ə)l]

fuddy-duddy

n

a person who is old-fashioned and fussy, especially about details or rules

[ˈfʌd.iˌdʌd.i]

fudge

n

a soft, rich, creamy sweet made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream.

[fʌdʒ]

fudging

v

Present participle or gerund of 'fudge'. To present or deal with something in a vague, misleading, or dishonest way, often to avoid a difficult issue or to make results seem better.

[ˈfʌdʒɪŋ]

fuehrer

n

A leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.

[ˈfjʊrərər]

fuel

n

A substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power.

[ˈfjuːəl]

fuel-air

adj

Relating to or involving a mixture of fuel and air, especially in an internal combustion engine.

[ˈfjuːəl er]

fuel-burning

adj

Using fuel as a source of energy through combustion.

[ˈfjuːəl ˌbɜːrnɪŋ]

fuel-cell

n

A device that produces electricity directly from a chemical reaction, typically between hydrogen and oxygen, without combustion.

[ˈfjuːəl sel]

fuel-economy

n

The relationship between the distance a vehicle travels and the amount of fuel it consumes.

[ˈfjuːəl ɪˌkɑːnəmi]

fuel-efficiency

n

The relationship between the amount of fuel a vehicle uses and the distance it travels; a measure of how effectively fuel is used.

[ˈfjuːəl əˌfɪʃənsi]

fuel-efficient

adj

Describing a vehicle, machine, or process that uses fuel in a way that wastes very little, achieving a high ratio of distance traveled or work performed per unit of fuel consumed.

[ˈfjuːəl əˌfɪʃnt]

fuel-injected

adj

(of an internal-combustion engine) having fuel supplied by means of a mechanical pump that forces it directly into the combustion chamber or inlet manifold.

[ˈfjuːəl ɪnˌdʒektɪd]

fuel-injection

n

A system in an internal-combustion engine that forces fuel directly into the combustion chamber under pressure.

[ˈfjuːəl ɪnˌdʒɛkʃən]

fuel-saving

adj

Designed to reduce the amount of fuel consumed, especially by a vehicle or engine.

[ˈfjuːəlˌseɪvɪŋ]

fueled

adj

Supplied with fuel, especially to increase power or intensity.

[ˈfjuːəld]

fueling

v

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'fuel', meaning the act of supplying something with fuel.

[ˈfjuːəlɪŋ]

fuelwood

n

Wood that is cut and used as fuel, especially for heating or cooking.

[ˈfjuːəlwʊd]

fugal

adj

Relating to or having the style of a fugue.

[ˈfjuːɡl̩]

fugitive

n

A person who is running away or hiding, especially from the law or any form of danger or oppression.

[ˈfjuːdʒɪt̬ɪv]

fugue

n

A piece of music in which one or more themes are introduced by one part and successively taken up by others and developed by interweaving the parts.

[fjuːɡ]

fuhrer

n

A leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.

[ˈfjʊrər]

fulcrum

n

The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.

[ˈfʊlkrəm]

fulfil

v

To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.

[fʊlˈfɪl]

fulfill

v

To achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.

[fʊlˈfɪl]

fulfilled

adj

Feeling happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities, achieving your goals, or living the life you want.

[fʊlˈfɪld]

fulfilling

adj

Providing happiness or satisfaction because you feel your life has meaning or purpose.

[fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ]

fulfillment

n

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

[fʊlˈfɪlmənt]

fulfilment

n

The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

[fʊlˈfɪl.mənt]

full

adj

Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.

[fʊl]

full-blood

adj

Having parents, grandparents, etc. from only one race or breed, especially of a pure or unmixed ancestry.

[ˌfʊl ˈblʌd]

full-blooded

adj

Having parents, grandparents, etc. from only one race or breed, and therefore considered to be of pure or unmixed ancestry.

[ˌfʊl ˈblʌdɪd]

full-blown

adj

having all the characteristics of something; fully developed

[ˌfʊl ˈbloʊn]

full-bodied

adj

Having a rich, strong, and satisfying flavor or quality, often used to describe wine, coffee, or other beverages.

[ˌfʊl ˈbɑː.did]

full-body

adj

Involving, relating to, or applied to the entire human body.

[ˌfʊl ˈbɑːdi]

full-bore

adj

Using or involving all available resources, energy, or effort; complete and thorough.

[ˌfʊl ˈbɔːr]

full-color

adj

Using a range of colors, especially as opposed to black and white or monochrome.

[ˌfʊl ˈkʌlər]

full-contact

adj

Denoting a sport or activity in which physical contact between participants is allowed and is a fundamental part of the play.

[ˌfʊl ˈkɑːn.tækt]

full-course

adj

Consisting of or providing a complete series of meals, typically including multiple courses.

[ˌfʊl ˈkɔːrs]

full-court

adj

Involving or applying the entire court in a game, especially basketball.

[ˌfʊl ˈkɔːrt]

full-coverage

adj

Including or applying to all possible items, areas, or circumstances.

[ˌfʊl ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]

full-day

adj

lasting for or occupying the whole of a standard working or school day

[ˌfʊl ˈdeɪ]

full-employment

n

an economic situation in which all or nearly all people who are available and want to work have jobs.

[ˌfʊl ɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

full-face

adj

covering the entire face

[ˌfʊl ˈfeɪs]

full-fare

adj

relating to or requiring the full, undiscounted price for a ticket or service

[ˌfʊl ˈfer]

full-fat

adj

(of milk or a dairy product) containing all the natural fats and not having any removed.

[ˌfʊl ˈfæt]

full-featured

adj

Having a complete set of features, functions, or capabilities.

[ˌfʊl ˈfiːtʃərd]

full-figured

adj

Having a relatively large or heavy body shape; plump or curvaceous, often used as a euphemistic or positive description of a woman's body.

[ˌfʊl ˈfɪɡjərd]

full-flavored

adj

Having a rich, strong, and satisfying taste or smell.

[ˌfʊl ˈfleɪvərd]

full-fledged

adj

Completely developed or established; having reached full maturity or capability.

[ˌfʊl ˈfledʒd]

full-force

adj

using all available power, strength, or effort

[ˌfʊl ˈfɔːrs]

full-frame

adj

(of a digital camera or its sensor) having a sensor that is the same size as a frame of 35mm film, providing a wider field of view and typically better image quality than smaller sensors.

[ˌfʊl ˈfreɪm]

full-frontal

adj

Referring to a direct, complete, and often confrontational view or exposure, especially of the naked human body.

[ˌfʊl ˈfrʌntl]

full-grain

adj

Made from or using the entire, unadulterated grain, especially in reference to leather or food products.

[ˈfʊl ˌɡreɪn]

full-grown

adj

Having reached full natural growth or development; mature.

[ˌfʊl ˈɡroʊn]

full-length

adj

Having the standard or complete length; not shortened or abridged.

[ˌfʊl ˈleŋθ]

full-moon

n

the moon when its whole bright side is facing the Earth, appearing as a complete circle of light

[ˌfʊl ˈmuːn]

full-motion

adj

Relating to or characterized by video that displays a complete sequence of frames, creating the illusion of smooth, continuous movement, as opposed to slower or jerky animation.

[ˌfʊl ˈmoʊʃən]

full-on

adj

Complete, total, or extreme in nature.

[ˌfʊl ˈɑːn]

full-out

adj

using or involving the maximum amount of effort, energy, or speed

[ˌfʊl ˈaʊt]

full-page

adj

covering or occupying an entire page of a newspaper, magazine, or book

[ˌfʊl ˈpeɪdʒ]

full-power

adj

Having or using the greatest possible amount of power, force, or authority.

[ˌfʊl ˈpaʊər]

full-price

adj

costing the full or standard amount, without any discount or reduction.

[ˌfʊl ˈpraɪs]

full-scale

adj

Using all available resources or involving the greatest possible extent or degree.

[ˌfʊl ˈskeɪl]

full-screen

adj

Using or occupying the entire area of a computer or television screen.

[ˌfʊl ˈskriːn]

full-season

adj

Lasting for, available for, or covering an entire season, especially a sports season or a growing season.

[ˌfʊl ˈsiːzən]

full-service

adj

providing a comprehensive range of services in a particular field.

[ˌfʊl ˈsɜːrvɪs]

full-size

adj

Having the usual or standard dimensions; not reduced or miniature.

[ˌfʊl ˈsaɪz]
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