Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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ford

noun, verb
/fɔːrd/

A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.

"The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

"He often speaks of his forebears with great respect."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

"We must honor the traditions of our forebears."

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forebode

verb
/fɔːrˈboʊd/

To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.

"Dark clouds forebode a coming storm."

noun/adjective
/fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

"She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house."

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Forecast

noun/verb
/ˈfɔːrkæst/

To predict future events, especially weather or economic trends.

"The weather office forecast heavy rain for tomorrow."

noun
/ˈfoʊksl/

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.

"The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift."

verb
/fɔːrˈkloʊz/

to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments

"The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments."

noun
/fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

"The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments."

noun
/ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

"The car was parked in the hotel forecourt."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

"Our forefathers fought for independence."

verb
/fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable

"She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet."

noun
/ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

"The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌhɛd/ or /ˈfɔːrɪd/

The part of the face above the eyebrows.

"She wiped the sweat from her forehead."

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adjective
/ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

Belonging to or coming from another country.

"She loves studying foreign languages."

noun
/ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

A person from another country.

"The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness."