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- faceplatenoun
A protective or decorative plate covering the front of a device or mechanism.
- facesnoun
Plural of "face": the front parts of heads from the forehead to the chin.
- facetnoun
One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
- facetedadjective
Having many facets or flat surfaces, especially of a cut gemstone.
- facetiousadjective
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
- facetiouslyadverb
In a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
- facetsnoun
Plural of facet; the flat surfaces of a cut gem or crystal.
- facialadjective
Relating to or affecting the face.
- facileadjective
(of a theory or argument) Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
- facilitateverb
To make an action or process easier or more achievable.
- facilitatedverb
Past tense and past participle of facilitate; made easier or more achievable.
- facilitatesverb
Third person singular present tense of facilitate; makes an action or process easier.
- facilitiesnoun
Buildings, services, or equipment provided for a particular purpose.
- facilitynoun
A building, service, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
- facingverb
(verb) Present participle of "face": turning in a particular direction.
- factnoun
A thing that is known or proved to be true.
- factornoun
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
- factoriesnoun
Plural of "factory": buildings or groups of buildings where goods are manufactured.
- factorsnoun
Plural of "factor": circumstances, facts, or influences that contribute to a result.
- factorynoun
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled.
- factsnoun
Plural of "fact": things that are known or proved to be true.
- facultynoun
The teaching staff of a university or college.
- fadeverb
To gradually grow faint and disappear.
- fadedadjective
(adjective) Having lost freshness, brightness, or color.
- fadesverb
Third person singular present tense of "fade": gradually grows faint or disappears.
- fadingverb
(verb) Present participle of "fade": gradually becoming fainter or losing color.
- fagnoun
(British, informal) A cigarette.
- faggotnoun
A bundle of sticks or twigs bound together, used as fuel or in construction.
- fagsnoun
(British, informal) Plural of "fag": cigarettes.
- failverb
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal.
- failedverb
(verb) Past tense of "fail": did not succeed in achieving a goal.
- failingnoun
(noun) A weakness or fault, especially in character.
- failsverb
(verb) Third person singular present tense of "fail": does not succeed.
- failurenoun
Lack of success in achieving a goal.
- failuresnoun
Plural of "failure": instances of not achieving success.
- faintadjective
(adjective) Barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness.
- faintedverb
Past tense of "faint": lost consciousness temporarily.
- fairadjective
(adjective) Treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination; just and reasonable.
- fairiesnoun
Plural of "fairy": small mythical beings with magical powers, typically depicted with wings.
- fairlyadverb
To a moderately high degree; quite or rather.
- fairnessnoun
The quality of treating people equally or in a just manner.
- fairynoun
(noun) A small mythical being with magical powers, typically depicted with wings and a human form.
- faithnoun
Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
- faithfuladjective
(adjective) Remaining loyal and steadfast in allegiance.
- fakeadjective
(adjective) Not genuine; counterfeit or fraudulent.
- fakedverb
(verb) Past tense of "fake": made something appear genuine when it was not.
- fakingverb
Present participle of "fake": making something appear genuine when it is not.
- falconnoun
A bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, known for its swift flight.
- fallverb
To move downward quickly and without control.
- fallenverb
(verb) Past participle of "fall": having dropped or descended.