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- fortressnoun
A large, heavily fortified building or complex designed to be defended against attack.
- fortunateadjective
Having good luck; favored by fortune or circumstances.
- fortunatelyadverb
By good fortune; luckily.
- fortunenoun
Luck or chance, especially as an external force affecting human affairs.
- fortunesnoun
The varying conditions or circumstances of a person, organization, or endeavor.
- fortynumeral
The number equivalent to four times ten; 40.
- forumnoun
A place or medium for open discussion or the exchange of ideas.
- forwardadverb
Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.
- forwardsadverb
Toward the front; in the direction one is facing or traveling.
- foryouerror
A common typographical error for "for you" (two separate words).
- fossilnoun
The preserved remains or impression of a prehistoric organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.
- fossilsnoun
Plural of "fossil"; preserved remains or impressions of prehistoric organisms embedded in rock.
- fosterverb
To encourage the development or growth of something.
- foughtverb
Past tense and past participle of "fight"; engaged in physical combat or conflict.
- fouladjective
Having an offensive smell or taste; extremely unpleasant.
- foundverb
Simple past tense and past participle of find.
- foundationnoun
The lowest supporting part of a building, typically below ground level.
- foundationsnoun
The structural bases upon which buildings rest, typically below ground level.
- foundedverb
Past tense and past participle of "found" (to establish); established or originated an institution, organization, or settlement.
- foundernoun
A person who establishes an institution, organization, or settlement.
- foundingadjective
(Adjective) Relating to the establishment or creation of an institution or organization.
- fountainnoun
A decorative structure that propels water into the air, typically in a public space.
- fournumeral
The number equivalent to the sum of three and one; one more than three.
- foursnoun
Plural of "four"; the number 4 or groups of four.
- fourteennumeral
The number equivalent to the product of seven and two, or four more than ten; 14.
- fourthadjective
(Ordinal number) Coming after three others in a sequence; position 4 in order.
- fowlernoun
(Archaic) A person who hunts wild birds, especially waterfowl.
- foxnoun
A carnivorous mammal of the dog family with a pointed muzzle, bushy tail, and typically reddish-brown fur, known for its cunning.
- fractionnoun
(mathematics) A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, expressed as one number divided by another.
- fracturenoun
(medicine) A break in a bone.
- fracturedadjective
(of a bone) Broken or cracked.
- fracturesnoun
Breaks in bones, typically caused by injury.
- fragileadjective
Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.
- fragmentnoun
A small piece broken off from something larger.
- fragmentsnoun
Small pieces broken off from something larger.
- fragrancenoun
A pleasant, sweet smell.
- framenoun
A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something.
- framedverb/adjective
Enclosed or surrounded something with a border or frame.
- framesnoun/verb
Rigid structures that surround or enclose something, especially pictures or photographs.
- franchisenoun/verb
A business authorization granted by a company to an individual or group to sell its products or services using its name and operating system.
- francsnoun
Plural of franc; units of currency used historically in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and still used in Switzerland and several African countries.
- frankadjective/noun/verb
Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpleasant matters.
- frankensteinnoun
(often lowercase) A creation, especially a technological or scientific one, that becomes dangerous or destructive to its creator.
- franklyadverb
In an open, honest, and direct manner.
- fratnoun
(informal, chiefly North American) A fraternity; a social organization for male college students.
- fraternitynoun
(North American) A social organization for male students at a college or university, typically with its own house and identified by Greek letters.
- fraunoun
A German title or form of address for a married woman, equivalent to Mrs. or Ms.
- fraudnoun
(uncountable) Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
- freaknoun/adjective/verb
A person, animal, or thing that is markedly unusual or abnormal.
- freakedverb/adjective
Reacted or behaved in a wild, irrational, or intensely emotional manner.