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English words starting with F

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far

adv

at, to, or by a great distance

[fɑːr]

far-away

adj

very distant in space or time

[ˌfɑːr əˈweɪ]

far-distant

adj

Very far away in space or time.

[ˌfɑːrˈdɪstənt]

far-fetched

adj

Describing an idea, story, or explanation that is very unlikely to be true or practical because it is not connected to reality or is too exaggerated.

[ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt]

far-flung

adj

covering a very large area; widely distributed

[ˌfɑːr ˈflʌŋ]

far-infrared

adj

Relating to or denoting the longer wavelengths of infrared radiation, typically those just beyond the visible red end of the spectrum.

[ˌfɑːrɪnfrəˈred]

far-off

adj

Describing something that is a long distance away in space or time.

[ˌfɑːr ˈɔːf]

far-out

adj

very unusual or extreme, especially in a way that is considered strange or avant-garde

[ˌfɑːr ˈaʊt]

far-ranging

adj

Covering a wide area or a great variety; extensive.

[ˌfɑːr ˈreɪndʒɪŋ]

far-reaching

adj

Having a wide range, influence, or effect; extensive.

[ˌfɑːr ˈriːtʃɪŋ]

far-right

adj

relating to or belonging to the extreme conservative or reactionary section of a political group.

[ˌfɑːr ˈraɪt]

far-seeing

adj

Having or showing an ability to anticipate and plan for the future; showing foresight.

[ˌfɑːrˈsiːɪŋ]

faraway

adj

Describing a place that is a very long distance away.

[ˌfɑːr.əˈweɪ]

farce

n

a humorous play or film where the plot and characters are exaggerated to make people laugh

[fɑːrs]

farcical

adj

relating to or resembling farce; absurd and ridiculous

[ˈfɑːr.sɪ.kəl]

fare

v

To perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period.

[fer]

fare-thee-well

n

The utmost degree or highest point of something, especially in the phrase "to a fare-thee-well".

[ˌferðiˈwel]

farewell

n

The act of saying goodbye or an expression of good wishes when parting.

[ˌferˈwel]

farm

n

An area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals.

[fɑːrm]

farm-fresh

adj

Describing food that is recently harvested or produced and supplied directly from a farm, implying high quality and lack of processing or long storage.

[ˈfɑːrmˌfreʃ]

farmboy

n

a boy who works on or lives on a farm.

[ˈfɑːrmˌbɔɪ]

farmed

v

(past tense and past participle of farm) to use land for growing crops or raising animals

[fɑːrmd]

farmer

n

a person who owns or manages a farm.

[ˈfɑːrmər]

farmer-owned

adj

owned by the farmers who work on or manage the land or business.

[ˈfɑːrmər ˌoʊnd]

farmhand

n

A person who is employed to do physical work on a farm.

[ˈfɑːrmhænd]

farmhouse

n

The main house on a farm, especially where the farmer lives.

[ˈfɑːrmhaʊs]

farming

n

the business or activity of managing and working on a farm

[ˈfɑːrmɪŋ]

farmland

n

Land used for growing crops or raising animals.

[ˈfɑːrmlænd]

farmstead

n

A farmhouse and the buildings around it.

[ˈfɑːrmstɛd]

farmworker

n

A person who is employed to do physical work on a farm.

[ˈfɑːrmˌwɜːrkər]

farmyard

n

The area of open ground around a farmhouse and its buildings.

[ˈfɑːrmjɑːrd]

faro

n

A gambling card game in which players bet on the order in which cards will appear from the dealer's pack.

[ˈfɛroʊ]

farrago

n

a confused mixture; a hotchpotch.

[fəˈrɑːɡoʊ]

farrier

n

A person who shoes horses.

[ˈfærɪər]

farrow

v

(of a sow) to give birth to piglets.

[ˈfæroʊ]

farsi

n

The modern Persian language, the official language of Iran.

[ˈfɑːrsi]

farside

n

The side of a moon or planet that is permanently turned away from the body it orbits, especially the side of the Moon not visible from Earth.

[ˈfɑːrsaɪd]

farsighted

adj

able to see things clearly only when they are far away

[ˌfɑːrˈsaɪtɪd]

farsightedness

n

the ability to see distant objects more clearly than near ones; hyperopia.

[ˌfɑːrˈsaɪtɪdnəs]

fart

v

To release gas from the intestines through the anus.

[fɑːrt]

farther

adj

at a greater distance in space or time

[ˈfɑːrðər]

farthing

n

a former british coin worth one quarter of an old penny.

[ˈfɑːrðɪŋ]

farting

verb (present participle)

The act of emitting intestinal gas from the anus, often with a sound.

[ˈfɑːrtɪŋ]

fascia

n

a flat board covering the ends of rafters or other fittings, especially around a roof or under the edge of a roof.

[ˈfeɪʃə]

fascial

adj

Relating to a fascia (a band or sheet of connective tissue)

[ˈfeɪʃəl]

fascicle

n

a separately published installment of a book or other printed work.

[ˈfæsɪkəl]

fasciitis

n

inflammation of a fascia, a band or sheet of connective tissue.

[ˌfæʃiˈaɪtɪs]

fascinate

v

to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely

[ˈfæsɪneɪt]

fascinated

adj

extremely interested and attracted, holding one's complete attention

[ˈfæsəˌneɪt̬ɪd]

fascinating

adj

Extremely interesting and attractive, holding your attention completely.

[ˈfæsəˌneɪt̬ɪŋ]

fascinatingly

adv

in a way that is extremely interesting or charming

[ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋli]

fascination

n

the state of being very interested in or attracted by someone or something.

[ˌfæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən]

fascism

n

a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control of social and economic life, and extreme pride in country and race, with no political opposition allowed

[ˈfæʃ.ɪ.zəm]

fascist

n

a person who supports or believes in fascism, a political system characterized by extreme authoritarian, nationalistic, and often racist policies

[ˈfæʃ.ɪst]

fascistic

adj

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; supporting or practicing fascist principles.

[fəˈʃɪstɪk]

fashion

n

A popular style of clothes, hair, etc. at a particular time

[ˈfæʃn]

fashion-conscious

adj

paying great attention to what is currently fashionable and stylish.

[ˈfæʃnˌkɑːnʃəs]

fashion-forward

adj

(of a person, design, or idea) very modern and aware of, or using, the latest styles and trends

[ˈfæʃn̩ ˌfɔːrwərd]

fashionable

adj

(of people) following a style that is currently popular

[ˈfæʃnəbl]

fashionably

adv

in a way that is popular or approved of at a particular time

[ˈfæʃnəbli]

fashioned

adj

Made, constructed, or shaped in a particular way or to a particular design.

[ˈfæʃənd]

fashioning

verb (present participle)

The act of making, shaping, or constructing something, often with skill or to a particular form.

[ˈfaʃənɪŋ]

fashionista

n

a person who is very interested in and influenced by the most recent styles of clothing, hair, etc.

[ˌfæʃ.ənˈiː.stə]

fast

adj

Moving or capable of moving at high speed

[fæst]

fast-acting

adj

Taking effect or producing results quickly.

[ˌfæst ˈæktɪŋ]

fast-action

adj

Designed to or capable of acting, working, or taking effect very quickly.

[ˈfæst ˌæk.ʃən]

fast-approaching

adj

Happening or coming very soon.

[ˌfæst əˈproʊtʃɪŋ]

fast-break

n

A quick attacking move in basketball, typically after gaining possession of the ball from the opponent, before their defense can get organized.

[ˈfæst ˌbreɪk]

fast-changing

adj

Changing or developing very quickly.

[ˌfæstˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ]

fast-developing

adj

Developing or changing at a very rapid pace.

[ˌfæst dɪˈveləpɪŋ]

fast-drying

adj

Designed to or able to dry very quickly.

[ˌfæst ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ]

fast-expanding

adj

Increasing or growing very quickly in size, amount, or importance

[ˌfæst ɪkˈspændɪŋ]

fast-flowing

adj

(of water or another liquid) moving rapidly.

[ˈfæst ˌfloʊɪŋ]

fast-forward

v

To advance a recording (such as a video or audio tape) rapidly.

[ˌfæst ˈfɔːrwərd]

fast-growing

adj

increasing in size, number, or importance very quickly

[ˈfæst ˌɡroʊɪŋ]

fast-growth

adj

Relating to or characterized by a rapid rate of increase or expansion.

[ˈfæst ˌɡroʊθ]

fast-lane

n

A lane of a road or motorway intended for vehicles traveling at high speed or for overtaking.

[ˈfæst leɪn]

fast-moving

adj

changing or developing very quickly

[ˌfæst ˈmuːvɪŋ]

fast-paced

adj

Happening or changing very quickly; having a fast pace.

[ˌfæstˈpeɪst]

fast-pitch

n

A style of softball in which the pitcher throws the ball at high speed with an underarm motion.

[ˈfæst pɪtʃ]

fast-rising

adj

Increasing or advancing very quickly, especially in popularity, status, or importance.

[ˌfæst ˈraɪzɪŋ]

fast-running

adj

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

[ˈfæstˌrʌnɪŋ]

fast-talking

adj

speaking quickly, especially in a way that is intended to persuade or deceive people

[ˈfæst ˌtɔːkɪŋ]

fast-track

v

To speed up the process or progress of something, especially by using special procedures.

[ˈfæst træk]

fast-tracked

v

To speed up the process or progress of something, especially by using special procedures.

[ˈfæst trækt]

fast-twitch

adj

relating to or denoting muscle fibers that contract quickly and powerfully but fatigue rapidly, used especially for short bursts of activity.

[ˈfæst twɪtʃ]

fastback

n

A car with a roof that slopes down in an unbroken curve to the rear of the vehicle.

[ˈfæstbæk]

fastball

n

A pitch thrown at high speed with very little curve, typically the fastest pitch a baseball pitcher can throw.

[ˈfæstbɔːl]

fasten

v

To attach or fix something firmly to something else.

[ˈfæsn̩]

fastener

n

a device, such as a button, zip, or hook, that fastens something, especially clothing.

[ˈfæsnər]

fastening

n

A device that closes or secures something, such as a buckle, button, or zip.

[ˈfæsnɪŋ]

faster

adj

comparative form of fast: moving, happening, or able to act quickly

[ˈfæstər]

faster-growing

adj

increasing in size, number, or importance at a quicker rate than something else or than before

[ˈfæstər ˌɡroʊɪŋ]

faster-than-light

adj

Relating to or having a speed greater than the speed of light in a vacuum.

[ˈfæstər ðən laɪt]

fastest

adj

superlative form of fast; moving, happening, or able to act at the greatest speed; quickest.

[ˈfæstɪst]

fastest-growing

adj

increasing in size, number, or importance more quickly than anything else

[ˈfæstɪst ˌɡroʊɪŋ]

fastest-rising

adj

increasing or advancing more quickly than any other in a particular group or category

[ˈfæstɪst ˈraɪzɪŋ]

fastest-selling

adj

achieving the highest rate or volume of sales within a specified period or market.

[ˈfæstɪst ˈselɪŋ]

fastidious

adj

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

[fæˈstɪd.i.əs]

fastidiously

adv

in a way that shows excessive care or attention to detail; very meticulously

[fæˈstɪd.i.əs.li]

fastidiousness

n

the quality of being very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

[fæˈstɪd.i.əs.nəs]

fasting

n

the practice of not eating food for a period of time, often for religious or health reasons.

[ˈfæstɪŋ]

fastness

n

The quality of being firm, fixed, or secure; stability.

[ˈfæstnəs]

fat

adj

having a lot of flesh on your body, especially too much

[fæt]

fat-burning

adj

relating to or promoting the metabolic process of using body fat as a source of energy

[ˈfæt ˌbɜːrnɪŋ]

fat-cat

n

A wealthy and privileged person, especially a businessperson or politician who benefits from a system perceived as unfair.

[ˈfæt kæt]

fat-free

adj

Containing no fat or fat solids.

[ˌfæt ˈfriː]

fat-laden

adj

Containing or carrying a large amount of fat.

[ˈfæt ˌleɪdən]

fat-soluble

adj

(of a substance, especially a vitamin) capable of dissolving in fats or oils.

[ˌfæt ˈsɑːl.jə.bəl]

fatal

adj

Causing or ending in death

[ˈfeɪtl]

fatalism

n

the belief that all events are decided in advance by a divine power or fate and that humans cannot change them.

[ˈfeɪ.t̬ə.lɪ.zəm]

fatalist

n

A person who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable.

[ˈfeɪt̬əlɪst]

fatalistic

adj

relating to or characteristic of the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.

[ˌfeɪt̬əˈlɪstɪk]

fatality

n

An occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.

[feɪˈtæləti]

fatally

adv

In a manner leading to death or disaster.

[ˈfeɪtəli]

fatback

n

a type of cured pork, especially from the back of a pig, consisting mainly of fat with some attached skin.

[ˈfætbæk]

fate

n

The power believed to control everything that happens and that cannot be stopped or changed.

[feɪt]

fated

adj

certain to happen or to do something because it has been decided by fate

[ˈfeɪtɪd]

fateful

adj

Having important, often negative, consequences.

[ˈfeɪt.fəl]

fatefully

adv

in a way that has important, often negative, consequences

[ˈfeɪtfəli]
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