Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
showing strong, intense, or aggressive feelings; powerful and violent
"The fierce storm damaged several houses in the village."
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
"She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly."
the number 15
"There are fifteen students in the class."
constituting number five in a sequence
"She lives on the fifth floor of the building."
the number 50
"The stadium can hold fifty thousand people."
a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried
"Fresh figs are delicious when eaten with honey."
to take part in a violent struggle or to try hard to achieve something
"They had to fight for their rights."
a person who fights, especially in combat or sports like boxing
"The fighter won the championship after a tough battle."
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
"The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield."
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
"The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination."
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
"She used figurative language to describe her feelings."
a number, shape, or person of importance; also a representation in drawing or sculpture
"The report included several important figures."
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
"The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority."
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
"She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina."
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
"He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop."
a collection of documents stored together; or to submit an official document
"She saved the report in a new file on her computer."
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
"He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents."
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
"The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing."
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
"The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree."
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
"The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents."
To make something full; occupy completely.
"She filled the glass with water."
a young female horse
"The filly ran swiftly across the meadow."
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
"They watched a film together on the weekend."
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
"The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance."
A person who directs or produces films
"The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary."
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
"He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry."
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
"She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid."
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
"The streets were full of filth after the storm."
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
"He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest."
coming at the end; the last part of something
"The final exam will be held next week."
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
"The concert ended with a spectacular finale."
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
"The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality."
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
"The treaty was finalized after the discussions."
after a long time; at the end; ultimately
"After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream."
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
"The company secured finance from a major bank."
relating to money, banking, or finance
"He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely."
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
"Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability."
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
"The financier advised the company on its investments."
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
"A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly."
to discover something or someone after searching
"She managed to find her lost keys under the couch."
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
"The scientist published her findings in a leading journal."
of high quality; very good, or a penalty for breaking a law
"She paid a fine for parking in the wrong place."
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
"She attended the party in her finest finery."
skillful and subtle handling of a situation
"She handled the negotiations with great finesse."
one of the five long parts of the hand
"He wore a gold ring on his finger."
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
"The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene."
difficult to please; very particular about details
"He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables."
to complete or bring to an end
"She will finish her homework before dinner."
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
"She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race."
completed or brought to an end
"The painting is finished and ready to display."
