英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
forward in place, time, or order
"The leader stepped forth to address the crowd."
about to happen soon; willing to share information
"The company announced its forthcoming product launch."
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
"She was forthright in her criticism of the policy."
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
"Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist."
immediately; without delay; at once
"The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith."
The action of strengthening or protecting something.
"The fortification of food with vitamins prevents deficiencies."
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
"They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion."
Courage and strength in facing difficulty or adversity.
"He showed great fortitude in dealing with the loss."
Happening by chance, often with a positive outcome.
"It was a fortuitous encounter that led to their partnership."
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
"She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries."
by good luck; luckily
"Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident."
chance or luck, especially in success or wealth
"She made a fortune by investing in real estate."
the number 40; ten times four
"She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party."
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
"The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics."
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
"The troops moved forward to secure the bridge."
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
"The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains."
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."
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."
to establish or set up an institution, company, or organization
"They found a new startup focused on renewable energy."
the base or underlying support of something; an institution established for a purpose
"The building has a strong foundation to withstand earthquakes."
a person who establishes an institution or company; as a verb, to fail or sink
"She is the founder of a successful startup."
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
"The fountain in the park attracts many visitors."
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
"She has four books on her desk."
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
"The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together."
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
"He finished in fourth place in the race."
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
"The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat."
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
"The red fox is known for its cunning nature."
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
"He came up with a foxy plan to win the game."
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
"The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in."
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
"The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police."
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."
Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
"The fractious child refused to listen to his parents."
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
"Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile."
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
"The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing."
a small piece broken off something larger
"He found a fragment of ancient pottery near the river."
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
"The fragmentation of the report made it difficult to understand."
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
"The information was fragmented and difficult to understand."
A pleasant, sweet smell.
"The fragrance of fresh flowers filled the room."
Physically weak and delicate.
"The old man was too frail to walk without help."
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
"Old age often comes with physical frailty."
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
"The new policy provides a framework for decision-making."
Basic structures underlying systems, concepts, or texts
"Frameworks guide AI implementation."
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."
open, honest, and direct in speech or expression
"She was frank about her feelings on the matter."
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
"The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense."
in an honest and direct way
"Frankly, I don’t think this plan will work."
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
"She made a frantic call to her family after the accident."
