Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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forth

adverb
/fɔːrθ/

forward in place, time, or order

"The leader stepped forth to address the crowd."

adjective
/ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

about to happen soon; willing to share information

"The company announced its forthcoming product launch."

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forthright

adjective
/ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

"She was forthright in her criticism of the policy."

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noun
/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.

"Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist."

adverb
/ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

immediately; without delay; at once

"The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith."

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noun
ˌfɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

The action of strengthening or protecting something.

"The fortification of food with vitamins prevents deficiencies."

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fortify

verb
/ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

"They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion."

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noun
/ˈfɔːrtɪˌtuːd/

Courage and strength in facing difficulty or adversity.

"He showed great fortitude in dealing with the loss."

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adjective
/fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/

Happening by chance, often with a positive outcome.

"It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their partnership."

adjective
/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

"She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries."

adverb
/ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

by good luck; luckily

"Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident."

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noun
/ˈfɔːrtʃən/

chance or luck, especially in success or wealth

"She made a fortune by investing in real estate."

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forty

number
/ˈfɔːrti/

the number 40; ten times four

"She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party."

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forum

noun
/ˈfɔːrəm/

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

"The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics."

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forward

adverb, adjective, verb, noun
/ˈfɔːrwərd/

toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction

"The troops moved forward to secure the bridge."

noun
/ˈfɒsɪl/

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

"The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains."

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foster

verb, adjective
/ˈfɒstər/

to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own

"The program aims to foster creativity in young students."

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noun/verb
/ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.

"Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students."

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foul

adjective, noun, verb
/faʊl/

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

"The player was penalized for committing a foul."

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found

verb
/faʊnd/

to establish or set up an institution, company, or organization

"They found a new startup focused on renewable energy."

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foundation

noun
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

the base or underlying support of something; an institution established for a purpose

"The building has a strong foundation to withstand earthquakes."

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Founder

noun, verb
/ˈfaʊndər/

a person who establishes an institution or company; as a verb, to fail or sink

"She is the founder of a successful startup."

noun
/ˈfaʊn.tən/

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

"The fountain in the park attracts many visitors."

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four

numeral
/fɔːr/

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

"She has four books on her desk."

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foursome

noun
/ˈfɔːrsəm/

a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities

"The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together."

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fourth

adjective/noun
/fɔːrθ/

Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.

"He finished in fourth place in the race."

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Fowl

noun
/faʊl/

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

"The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat."

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Fox

noun
/fɒks/

a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur

"The red fox is known for its cunning nature."

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foxy

adjective
/ˈfɒksi/

Clever, cunning, or attractive.

"He came up with a foxy plan to win the game."

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foyer

noun
/ˈfɔɪeɪr/

An entrance hall or lobby in a building.

"The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in."

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noun
/ˈfrækɑː/

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

"The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police."

noun
/ˈfrækʃən/

A small part of something; in mathematics, a number that represents part of a whole.

"Only a small fraction of the population attended the event."

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adjective
/ˈfrækʃəs/

Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

"The fractious child refused to listen to his parents."

noun, verb
/ˈfrækʧər/

A break or crack in a hard object or material, typically a bone; to break or crack.

"He suffered a fracture in his leg after the accident."

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
ˌfræɡmɛnˈteɪʃən

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

"The fragmentation of the report made it difficult to understand."

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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."