Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with F

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full-sized

adj

Having the usual or complete size; not reduced or miniature.

[ˌfʊl ˈsaɪzd]

full-skirted

adj

(of a garment) having a skirt that is wide and full in shape.

[ˌfʊl ˈskɜːrtɪd]

full-spectrum

adj

Covering or including the entire range of possibilities, wavelengths, or activities of its kind.

[ˌfʊl ˈspek.trəm]

full-strength

adj

(of a drink) not diluted; containing the full amount of alcohol or other ingredients.

[ˌfʊl ˈstreŋθ]

full-suspension

adj

(of a bicycle or motorcycle) having a system of springs and shock absorbers on both the front and rear wheels to absorb impacts from rough terrain.

[ˌfʊl səˈspen.ʃən]

full-swing

adj

At the most active, intense, or developed stage

[ˌfʊl ˈswɪŋ]

full-term

adj

(of a pregnancy or baby) lasting for the complete, normal period of gestation, typically about 40 weeks from conception.

[ˌfʊl ˈtɜːrm]

full-text

adj

(of a database, search, or document) containing or using the complete original text of a piece of writing, rather than a summary, excerpt, or index.

[ˌfʊl ˈtɛkst]

full-throated

adj

(of support, praise, or criticism) expressed in a very loud, strong, and enthusiastic way.

[ˌfʊl ˈθroʊtɪd]

full-throttle

adj

Using the maximum power or speed possible; complete and unrestrained.

[ˌfʊl ˈθrɑː.t̬l̩]

full-tilt

adv

With maximum speed, energy, or force; at full speed.

[ˌfʊl ˈtɪlt]

full-time

adj

working or involving the number of hours that are considered normal or standard

[ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm]

full-timer

n

A person who works full-time.

[ˌfʊl ˈtaɪmər]

full-width

adj

(of a character, especially in digital typography) occupying the same horizontal space as two standard alphanumeric characters.

[ˌfʊl ˈwɪdθ]

full-year

adj

Covering or lasting for an entire year.

[ˌfʊl ˈjɪr]

fullback

n

A defensive player in sports such as soccer or field hockey who plays in a position near the goal.

[ˈfʊlˌbæk]

fullerene

n

any of a class of hollow molecules composed of carbon atoms arranged in a spherical or tubular structure.

[ˈfʊləˌriːn]

fullness

n

The state or quality of being full.

[ˈfʊlnəs]

fully

adv

Completely or entirely; to the fullest extent.

[ˈfʊli]

fulminant

adj

(of a disease or symptom) developing suddenly and severely

[ˈfʊlmɪnənt]

fulminate

v

To express vehement protest or denunciation.

[ˈfʊlmɪneɪt]

fulmination

n

A strong and sudden expression of vehement protest or criticism.

[ˌfʊlmɪˈneɪʃən]

fulness

n

The state or quality of being full.

[ˈfʊlnəs]

fulsome

adj

Excessive and insincere, especially in an offensive or distasteful way.

[ˈfʊlsəm]

fumarole

n

a hole or vent in a volcanic area from which hot gases and smoke escape.

[ˈfjuːməˌroʊl]

fumble

v

To use your hands in an awkward way when you are trying to do something or find something.

[ˈfʌmbl]

fumbled

v

Past tense and past participle of fumble: to use your hands in an awkward way when you are trying to do something or find something

[ˈfʌmbld]

fumbling

adj

Using the hands in a clumsy or uncertain way

[ˈfʌmblɪŋ]

fume

v

To be very angry, often showing this in your behavior.

[fjuːm]

fumigant

n

a chemical substance used in the form of fumes to disinfect or rid an area of pests.

[ˈfjuːmɪɡənt]

fumigate

v

to apply smoke, vapor, or gas to something in order to disinfect or purify it, especially to kill pests.

[ˈfjuːməˌɡeɪt]

fumigation

n

The process of using chemical fumes to disinfect an area or to kill pests such as insects or rodents.

[ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃn]

fuming

adj

Very angry; furious

[ˈfjuːmɪŋ]

fun

n

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

[fʌn]

fun-filled

adj

full of fun; very enjoyable and entertaining.

[ˈfʌn fɪld]

fun-house

n

An amusement attraction, typically found at a carnival or fair, featuring distorted mirrors, moving floors, and other devices designed to create a confusing or disorienting environment for entertainment.

[ˈfʌn haʊs]

fun-loving

adj

(of a person) enjoying fun and having a good time; cheerful and lively.

[ˈfʌnˌlʌvɪŋ]

function

n

The purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.

[ˈfʌŋkʃn]

functional

adj

Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive or decorative.

[ˈfʌŋkʃənl]

functionalism

n

The idea that the most important aspect of something, especially a social institution or the human mind, is the function it performs.

[ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm]

functionalist

adj

Relating to or based on the theory that the function of something, especially a social or cultural practice, is the key to its existence or importance.

[ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst]

functionality

n

The range of functions that a computer, system, or piece of software can perform.

[ˌfʌŋk.ʃənˈæl.ə.t̬i]

functionally

adv

In a way that relates to the purpose something is designed for or the way it works.

[ˈfʌŋkʃənəli]

functionary

n

A person who has to perform official functions or duties; an official, especially one who is more concerned with administrative routine than with policy or ideas.

[ˈfʌŋkʃəneri]

functioning

adj

Working or operating in a normal or satisfactory way.

[ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ]

fund

n

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

[fʌnd]

fund-raiser

n

An event held to collect money for a particular purpose or organization.

[ˈfʌndˌreɪzər]

fund-raising

n

The activity of collecting money for a charity, political party, school, etc.

[ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ]

fundament

n

The buttocks or anus.

[ˈfʌndəmənt]

fundamental

adj

relating to the most important or basic part of something

[ˌfʌndəˈmentl]

fundamentalism

n

A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.

[ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪzəm]

fundamentalist

n

A person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of basic religious texts or principles.

[ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪst]

fundamentally

adv

in a basic and important way; essentially

[ˌfʌndəˈmentəli]

funded

adj

Provided with money for a particular purpose

[ˈfʌndɪd]

funder

n

A person or organization that provides money for a particular purpose, such as a project, research, or business.

[ˈfʌndər]

funding

n

Money provided, especially by an organization or government, for a particular purpose.

[ˈfʌndɪŋ]

fundraise

v

To seek and collect money for a cause, organization, or project.

[ˈfʌndreɪz]

fundus

n

The base or deepest part of a hollow organ, or the part farthest from its opening.

[ˈfʌndəs]

funeral

n

A ceremony, often a religious one, for burying or cremating a dead person.

[ˈfjuːn(ə)rəl]

funeral-home

n

A business establishment where the bodies of dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and where funeral services are often held.

[ˈfjuːnərəl hoʊm]

funerary

adj

Relating to a funeral or the commemoration of the dead.

[ˈfjuːnəreri]

funereal

adj

having the serious, sad, or dark quality suitable for a funeral

[fjuːˈnɪriəl]

fungal

adj

Relating to, caused by, or having the characteristics of a fungus or fungi.

[ˈfʌŋɡəl]

fungi

n

the plural form of fungus, a group of organisms including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts that lack chlorophyll and absorb nutrients from organic matter.

[ˈfʌnˌdʒaɪ]

fungible

adj

(of goods or commodities) being of such a nature that one unit or part can be replaced by another equal unit or part in meeting an obligation or settling a debt.

[ˈfʌn.dʒə.bəl]

fungicide

n

A substance that kills fungi or inhibits their growth.

[ˈfʌndʒɪsaɪd]

fungo

n

A fly ball hit to a fielder for practice in baseball.

[ˈfʌŋɡoʊ]

fungus

n

Any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

[ˈfʌŋɡəs]

funhouse

n

an amusement attraction at a fair or amusement park, typically a building with distorted mirrors, moving floors, and other features designed to confuse and amuse visitors.

[ˈfʌnhaʊs]

funicular

adj

Relating to a rope or cable, especially its tension.

[fjuːˈnɪkjələr]

funk

n

A state of great fear or panic

[fʌŋk]

funky

adj

having a strong, earthy, and often unpleasant smell.

[ˈfʌŋki]

funnel

n

A tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.

[ˈfʌn(ə)l]

funnel-shaped

adj

Having a shape that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, like a funnel.

[ˈfʌn.əl ˌʃeɪpt]

funnest

adj

(informal, nonstandard) most fun; superlative form of 'fun'

[ˈfʌnɪst]

funnily

adv

in a strange or surprising way

[ˈfʌn.əl.i]

funny

adj

causing laughter or amusement; humorous

[ˈfʌni]

funny-looking

adj

Having an unusual or odd appearance.

[ˈfʌni ˌlʊkɪŋ]

funnyman

n

a man whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh; a male comedian or comic entertainer.

[ˈfʌn.i.mæn]

fur

n

The thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals

[fɜːr]

fur-collared

adj

Having a collar made of or trimmed with fur.

[ˈfɜːrˌkɑːlərd]

fur-lined

adj

Having an inner layer or trim made from animal fur.

[ˈfɜr laɪnd]

fur-trimmed

adj

Decorated or edged with a strip of fur.

[ˈfɜːrtrɪmd]

furball

n

A compact mass of hair vomited up by a cat or other animal that grooms itself by licking.

[ˈfɜːrbɑːl]

furbish

v

To make something look new or fresh again by cleaning or polishing it.

[ˈfɜːrbɪʃ]

furious

adj

extremely angry

[ˈfjʊriəs]

furiously

adv

in an extremely angry manner

[ˈfjʊr.i.əs.li]

furl

v

to fold or roll something such as a sail, flag, or umbrella and fasten it to something else

[fɜːrl]

furled

v

to roll or fold something up neatly and securely, especially a flag, sail, or umbrella.

[fɜːrld]

furlough

n

a period of time when a soldier or worker is allowed to be absent, especially to return temporarily to their own home

[ˈfɜːrloʊ]

furnace

n

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced, as for heating houses, melting metals, or reducing ores.

[ˈfɜːr.nɪs]

furnish

v

To provide or supply something needed or wanted.

[ˈfɜːrnɪʃ]

furnished

adj

Provided with furniture

[ˈfɜːrnɪʃt]

furnishings

n

the furniture, curtains, carpets, and other objects in a room or building that make it suitable for living or working in

[ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz]

furniture

n

The movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.

[ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər]

furor

n

a sudden excited or angry reaction by a lot of people about something

[ˈfjʊrɔːr]

furore

n

a sudden excited or angry reaction by a lot of people

[ˈfjʊrɔːr]

furred

adj

covered with fur

[fɝːd]

furrier

n

A person who prepares, repairs, or sells furs and fur garments.

[ˈfɝː.i.ɚ]

furrow

n

a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.

[ˈfɝː.oʊ]

furrowed

adj

(of land or earth) having long narrow trenches or grooves cut into it, especially by a plow.

[ˈfɜːroʊd]

furry

adj

covered with or resembling fur

[ˈfɜːri]

further

adv

to a greater degree or extent; more

[ˈfɜːrðər]

furtherance

n

the process of helping something to develop or make progress

[ˈfɜːrðərəns]

furthermore

adv

In addition to what has been said; moreover.

[ˌf�ɜːrðərˈmɔːr]

furtive

adj

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

[ˈfɜːrtɪv]

furtively

adv

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

[ˈfɜːr.t̬ɪv.li]

fury

n

wild or violent anger

[ˈfjʊri]

fuse

n

A safety device containing a piece of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

[fjuːz]

fused

adj

joined or blended together into a single entity, often by melting.

[fjuːzd]

fuselage

n

the main body of an aircraft, to which the wings and tail are attached.

[ˈfjuːsəlɑːʒ]

fusillade

n

a rapid series of shots fired simultaneously or in quick succession.

[ˈfjuːsəˌleɪd]

fusing

adj

In the process of melting or joining by melting.

[ˈfjuːzɪŋ]

fusion

n

The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

[ˈfjuːʒn]

fuss

n

unnecessary excitement, worry, or activity, often about something unimportant.

[fʌs]

fuss-free

adj

simple and easy to use or do, without causing any problems or extra work

[ˌfʌs ˈfriː]

fussbudget

n

A person who is often worried about small, unimportant details and complains about them.

[ˈfʌsˌbʌdʒɪt]

fussily

adv

in a way that shows unnecessary or excessive concern about minor details

[ˈfʌs.ɪ.li]

fussiness

n

the quality of being too concerned or worried about details, especially unimportant ones.

[ˈfʌs.i.nəs]

fussy

adj

too concerned or worried about details or standards, especially unimportant ones

[ˈfʌs.i]
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