Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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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."

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."

verb
/fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

"It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

"The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event."

noun
/ˈfɔːrmən/

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site

"The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site."

adjective
/ˈfɔːrmoʊst/

most important; leading; first in rank or position

"She is one of the foremost experts in the field."

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adjective
/fəˈrɛnsɪk/

relating to the application of scientific methods to investigate crimes

"The forensic evidence helped solve the case."

verb
/ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine

"Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate."

noun
/ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

the act of determining something in advance; predestination

"The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

"The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak."

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forerun

verb
/ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.

"Dark clouds often forerun a storm."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

"The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

"The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind."

verb
/fɔːrˈsiː/

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

"She could foresee the challenges ahead."

adjective
/fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

Able to be predicted or expected in advance

"The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future."

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foreshadow

verb
/fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

"Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm."

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foreshore

noun
/ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

"Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells."

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foresight

noun
/ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

The ability to predict or plan for the future

"Her foresight helped the company avoid financial trouble."

noun
/ˈfɔːrɪst/

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

"They went hiking in the forest."

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verb
/fɔːrˈstɔːl/

To prevent or hinder something from happening

"Quick action forestalled a major disaster."

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noun
ˈfɔːrɪsts

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

"Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies."

verb
/fɔːrˈtɛl/

to predict or announce something before it happens

"The old man claimed he could foretell the future."

noun
/ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future

"With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem."

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forever

adverb
/fɔːrˈɛvər/

For all future time; for always.

"She promised to love him forever."

noun
/ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

"The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian."

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forfeit

verb
/ˈfɔːrfɪt/

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

"He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules."

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forfend

verb
/fɔːrˈfɛnd/

to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent

"May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey."

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forge

verb
/fɔːrdʒ/

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

"The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron."

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forger

noun
/ˈfɔːrdʒər/

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

"The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings."

noun
/ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks

"The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque."

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verb
/fəˈɡɛt/

to fail to remember something

"I often forget where I put my keys."

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verb
/fərˈɡɪv/

To stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake.

"She decided to forgive her friend for the harsh words."

adjective
/fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient

"She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges."

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forgo

verb
/fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

to decide not to do or have something

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

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Fork

noun
/fɔːk/

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

"He ate his salad with a fork."

adjective
/fərˈlɔːrn/

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

"The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain."