Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

flying cars definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

"Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion."

noun
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

any animal that has the ability to fly through the air

"Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures."

noun
/foʊl fʊt/

a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot

"The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring."

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Foam

noun
/foʊm/

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

"The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore."

focus definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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focus

verb
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/

to direct attention or effort on something specific

"She needs to focus on her studies."

focus tracking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.

"Proper focus tracking improves productivity."

focused definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/ˈfəʊkəst/

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

"Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity."

noun
/ˈfɒdər/

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

"The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter."

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foe

noun
/foʊ/

an enemy or opponent

"The knight fought bravely against his foe."

adjective
/ˈfiːtɪd/

having an offensive, unpleasant smell

"The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe."

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Fog

noun
/fɒɡ/

a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground that reduces visibility

"The airplane was delayed due to heavy fog."

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foggy

adjective
/ˈfɒɡi/

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

"The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning."

noun
/ˈfɔɪbəl/

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

"She loved him despite his little foibles."

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foil

verb
/fɔɪl/

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

"The police foiled the robbery attempt."

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foist

verb
/fɔɪst/

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

"He tried to foist his old books onto his friends."

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fold

verb
/fəʊld/

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another

"She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope."

noun
/ˈfoʊldər/

a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files

"I saved all the photos in a separate folder."

noun
/ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

"The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park."

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folio

noun
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

"The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio."

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folk

noun
/foʊk/

people in general, often referring to a group or community

"Country folk often live a simple life."

noun
/ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.

"Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends."

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follow

verb
/ˈfɒloʊ/

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

"The children followed their teacher into the classroom."

noun
/ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone

"The singer has a large following around the world."

foment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/foʊˈmɛnt/

To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

"The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people."

noun
/ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

"His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region."

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fond

adjective
/fɒnd/

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

"She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas."

verb
/ˈfɒn.dəl/

To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.

"She fondled the kitten gently in her lap."

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food

noun
/fuːd/

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

"Rice is a common food in Asia."

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fool

noun, verb
/fuːl/

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

"He felt like a fool after believing the prank."

noun
/ˈfuːləri/

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

"His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously."

adjective
/ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.

"It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear."

adjective
/ˈfuːlɪʃ/

showing a lack of good sense or judgment

"It was foolish to go out without an umbrella in the storm."

adjective
/ˈfuːlpruːf/

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

"The new software has a foolproof installation process."

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Foot

noun
/fʊt/

The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking.

"He injured his foot while playing basketball."

noun
/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

"The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context."

noun
/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

"The footage of the protest was shown on television all day."

noun
/ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.

"They watched a football match on TV."

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footloose

adjective
/ˈfʊtˌluːs/

Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.

"After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world."

noun
/ˈfɒpəri/

Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.

"His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery."

adjective
/ˈfɒpɪʃ/

Excessively concerned with clothes and appearance in a vain or foolish way.

"He looked rather foppish in his brightly colored suit."

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for

preposition
/fɔːr/

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

"This gift is for you."

forage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb
/ˈfɒrɪdʒ/

To search widely for food or provisions.

"The villagers foraged in the forest for edible plants."

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foray

noun
/ˈfɔːreɪ/

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

"The company made its first foray into the international market."

verb
/fɔːˈbɛər/

To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.

"She forbore from commenting on his mistake."

forbearance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

"She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument."

verb
/fərˈbɪd/

to order someone not to do something

"The school forbids smoking on campus."

adjective
/fəˈbɪd.ən/

not allowed; prohibited; banned

"Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building."

adverb
/ˈfɔːrbi/

In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).

"He is kind and generous, and wise forby."

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force

noun/verb
/fɔːrs/

Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.

"The police used force to control the crowd."

adjective
/ˈfɔːrsəbl/

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

"The police made a forcible entry into the house."