Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
A male parent of a child.
"His father taught him how to ride a bicycle."
without a father
"The fatherless child relied on the support of his community."
to understand something deeply; to measure the depth of water
"She could not fathom why he was so upset."
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
"The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon."
extreme tiredness or exhaustion
"After working for ten hours, she felt a deep sense of fatigue."
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
"Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function."
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
"His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone."
A mistake, error, or responsibility for a problem.
"It was not her fault that the train was late."
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
"Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems."
a person who habitually finds fault with others
"He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough."
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
"The device stopped working because it was faulty."
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
"The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest."
the animals of a particular region, habitat, or period
"The Amazon rainforest is home to a diverse fauna."
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
"He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday."
An act of kindness or approval.
"She asked him for a small favor."
expressing approval or support; advantageous
"The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event."
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
"Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming."
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
"Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor."
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
"The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees."
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
"Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?"
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
"The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event."
to show exaggerated flattery or affection; to seek favor by servile behavior
"He fawned over the boss to get a promotion."
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
"Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable."
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
"She was not fazed by the unexpected question."
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
"The knight swore fealty to his king."
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.
"She has a fear of flying."
feeling afraid or showing fear
"She was fearful of walking alone at night."
Possibility, practicality, viability.
"The feasibility study proved the project viable."
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
"It is feasible to complete the project within two months."
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
"The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures."
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
"Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat."
a light, soft structure that covers a bird’s body and enables it to fly
"The bird lost a small feather while flying through the trees."
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
"The new phone has a unique camera feature."
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
"The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature."
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
"My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month."
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
"His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines."
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
"The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year."
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
"The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife."
Relating to the central government of a federation.
"The federal government passed a new law on healthcare."
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
"Several states federated to create a stronger union."
A payment made for a service or privilege.
"The lawyer charged a high fee for his services."
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
"After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand."
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
"The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions."
To give food to a person, animal, or machine.
"She went outside to feed the chickens."
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
"She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay."
To experience an emotion or physical sensation.
"I feel happy when I listen to music."
An emotional state or physical sensation.
"She had a strange feeling about the place."
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
"She feigned illness to avoid going to work."
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
"The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right."
to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success
"We felicitated her on winning the award."
