Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈfræʤaɪl/

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

"Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile."

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noun
/frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being fragile; delicateness.

"The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing."

noun
/ˈfræɡmənt/

a small piece broken off something larger

"He found a fragment of ancient pottery near the river."

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noun
/ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

The process of breaking into fragments; division of habitat into isolated patches.

"Fragmentation of forests disrupts wildlife habitats."

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adjective
/ˈfræɡməntɪd/

Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.

"The information was fragmented and difficult to understand."

noun
/ˈfreɪɡrəns/

A pleasant, sweet smell.

"The fragrance of fresh flowers filled the room."

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frail

adjective
/freɪl/

Physically weak and delicate.

"The old man was too frail to walk without help."

noun
/ˈfreɪlti/

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

"Old age often comes with physical frailty."

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Frame

noun/verb
/freɪm/

A rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something; to construct or formulate.

"They hung the painting in a golden frame."

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framework

noun
/ˈfreɪmˌwɜːrk/

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

"The new policy provides a framework for decision-making."

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frameworks

noun
ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

Basic structures underlying systems, concepts, or texts

"Frameworks guide AI implementation."

noun, verb
/ˈfrænʧaɪz/

A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.

"He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city."

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Frank

adjective
/fræŋk/

open, honest, and direct in speech or expression

"She was frank about her feelings on the matter."

noun
/ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

"The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense."

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Frankly

adverb
/ˈfræŋkli/

in an honest and direct way

"Frankly, I don’t think this plan will work."

adjective
/ˈfræntɪk/

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

"She made a frantic call to her family after the accident."

adjective
/frəˈtɜːrnəl/

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.

"The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship."

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Fraud

noun
/frɔːd/

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

"The company collapsed due to massive accounting fraud."

noun
/ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

"The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements."

adjective
/ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

"He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims."

adjective
/frɔːt/

Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.

"The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty."

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fray

noun/verb
/freɪ/

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

"He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument."

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Freckle

noun
/ˈfrek.əl/

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

"Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer."

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free

adjective/verb/adverb
/friː/

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

"The children are free to play outside."

noun
/ˈfriː taɪm/

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

"She likes to read books in her free time."

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freebooter

noun
/ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

"The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast."

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freedom

noun
/ˈfriːdəm/

The state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint.

"Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in many countries."

noun
/ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

"The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland."

noun
/ˈfriːˌlænsər/

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

"She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients."

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Freely

adverb
/ˈfriːli/

without restriction or control; willingly

"Information should flow freely in a democratic society."

noun
/ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.

"His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community."

noun
/ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.

"Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time."

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freeze

verb
/friːz/

To turn into ice or cause to become hard due to extreme cold.

"The water in the lake will freeze during winter."

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french

adjective
/frɛntʃ/

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

"We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris."

adjective
/frəˈnɛtɪk/

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

"The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement."

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frenzied

adjective
/ˈfrɛn.zid/

Wildly excited or uncontrolled

"The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage."

noun
/ˈfrɛn.zi/

A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior

"The news of the sale caused a shopping frenzy."

noun
/ˈfriː.kwən.si/

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a period of time

"The frequency of bus services has been increased during rush hours."

adjective, verb
/ˈfriː.kwənt/ (adj.), /friːˈkwent/ (verb)

Adjective: happening often; Verb: to visit a place regularly

"He is a frequent visitor to the library."

adverb
/ˈfriːkwəntli/

Happening often or at short intervals.

"He frequently visits his grandparents on weekends."

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noun
/ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

"The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes."

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fresh

adjective
/frɛʃ/

new, recently made, or clean and pure

"The bread is still fresh from the oven."

noun
/ˈfrɛʃɪt/

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

"After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet."

noun
/ˈfreʃmən/

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

"The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university."

noun
/ˈfrɛʃnəs/

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

"The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive."

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fret

verb
/frɛt/

To worry or be anxious about something.

"Don't fret about the small mistakes; focus on the big picture."

adjective
/ˈfrɛtfəl/

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

"The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep."

adjective
/ˈfraɪəbl/

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

"The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch."

noun
/ˈfrɪkʃən/

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

"There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation."

noun
/ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

"We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon."