Words Containing F
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2 letter words
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| of | 5 | In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from; belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of applications. | - |
| if | 5 | In case that; granting, allowing, or supposing that; introducing a condition or supposition. | - |
| fa | 5 | the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization | - |
| fe | 5 | a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | - |
| fy | 8 | - | - |
| ef | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
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| for | 6 | In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place. | - |
| off | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | - |
| few | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number | a few weeks ago |
| far | 6 | a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again | - |
| fun | 6 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | I do it for the fun of it |
| fly | 9 | pass away rapidly | - |
| fat | 6 | make fat or plump | - |
| fix | 13 | a determination of the place where something is | he got a good fix on the target |
| fit | 6 | be agreeable or acceptable to | - |
| fan | 6 | an enthusiastic devotee of sports | - |
| fed | 7 | any federal law-enforcement officer | - |
| fox | 13 | a shifty deceptive person | - |
| fag | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| fee | 6 | give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on | fee the steward |
| fry | 9 | a young person of either sex | - |
| fog | 7 | confusion characterized by lack of clarity | - |
| fur | 6 | the dressed hairy coat of a mammal | - |
| fax | 13 | duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio | - |
| flu | 6 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| fin | 6 | a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) | - |
| elf | 6 | below 3 kilohertz | - |
| ref | 6 | (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play | - |
| ufo | 6 | an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins | - |
| foe | 6 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| oof | 6 | - | - |
| fig | 7 | a diagram or picture illustrating textual material | - |
| fer | 6 | - | - |
| foo | 6 | - | - |
| fen | 6 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | the fens of eastern England |
| fay | 9 | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | - |
| aft | 6 | at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane | stow the luggage aft |
| fad | 7 | an interest followed with exaggerated zeal | he always follows the latest fads |
| oaf | 6 | an awkward stupid person | - |
| fie | 6 | - | - |
| faa | 6 | an agency in the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the safety of civilian aviation | - |
| alf | 6 | - | - |
| def | 7 | - | - |
| fro | 6 | - | - |
| fez | 15 | a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown | - |
| ifs | 6 | - | - |
| fir | 6 | any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas | - |
| fib | 8 | a trivial lie | he told a fib about eating his spinach |
| fab | 8 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| oft | 6 | many times at short intervals | we often met over a cup of coffee |
| foy | 9 | - | - |
| caf | 8 | - | - |
| kif | 10 | - | - |
| fob | 8 | deceive somebody | - |
| eff | 9 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| fey | 9 | suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness | the fey quality was there, the ability to see the moon at midday |
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4 letter words
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| from | 9 | Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever departure, setting out, commencement of action, being, state, occurrence, etc., or procedure, emanation, absence, separation, etc., are to be expressed. It is construed with, and indicates, the point of space or time at which the action, state, etc., are regarded as setting out or beginning; also, less frequently, the source, the cause, the occasion, out of which anything proceeds; the anitithesis and correlative of to; | it is one hundred miles from Boston to Springfield |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| feel | 7 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | the feel of the city excited him |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| left | 7 | the hand that is on the left side of the body | jab with your left |
| wife | 10 | a married woman; a man's partner in marriage | - |
| face | 9 | a contorted facial expression | - |
| five | 10 | a team that plays basketball | - |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| half | 10 | one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | half a loaf |
| free | 7 | not taken up by scheduled activities | a free hour between classes |
| fire | 7 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | - |
| food | 8 | any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment | food and drink |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| fact | 9 | a concept whose truth can be proved | scientific hypotheses are not facts |
| film | 9 | make a film or photograph of something | - |
| fast | 7 | unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause | fast friends |
| safe | 7 | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | - |
| fall | 7 | move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way | The barometer is falling |
| felt | 7 | change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | The fabric felted up after several washes |
| feet | 7 | - | - |
| fear | 7 | regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | - |
| fish | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces | - |
| fool | 7 | a person who lacks good judgment | - |
| fell | 7 | pass away rapidly | - |
| fair | 7 | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | fair copy |
| gift | 8 | natural abilities or qualities | - |
| self | 7 | your consciousness of your own identity | - |
| foot | 7 | lowest support of a structure | he stood at the foot of the tower |
| form | 9 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| lift | 7 | lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building | - |
| feed | 8 | food for domestic livestock | - |
| flat | 7 | a deflated pneumatic tire | - |
| file | 7 | record in a public office or in a court of law | file for divorce |
| fake | 11 | tamper, with the purpose of deception | - |
| fill | 7 | make full, also in a metaphorical sense | fill a container |
| fate | 7 | decree or designate beforehand | - |
| soft | 7 | not brilliant or glaring | the moon cast soft shadows |
| roof | 7 | an upper limit on what is allowed | there was a roof on salaries |
| farm | 9 | cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques | - |
| fail | 7 | disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake | His sense of smell failed him this time |
| wolf | 10 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| firm | 9 | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | stocks are still firm |
| deaf | 8 | (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed | deaf to her warnings |
| jeff | 17 | - | - |
| golf | 8 | a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes | - |
| chef | 12 | a professional cook | - |
| fuel | 7 | provide with fuel | - |
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5 letter words
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| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| after | 8 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| floor | 8 | the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | they needed rugs to cover the bare floors |
| often | 8 | frequently or in great quantities | - |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| force | 10 | (of a law) having legal validity | - |
| frank | 12 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
| offer | 11 | propose a payment | The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting |
| field | 9 | a branch of knowledge | - |
| favor | 11 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| fired | 9 | having lost your job | - |
| final | 8 | not to be altered or undone | the judge's decision is final |
| faith | 11 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | he lost his faith but not his morality |
| fresh | 11 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| knife | 12 | any long thin projection that is transient | - |
| folks | 12 | people in general (often used in the plural) | folks around here drink moonshine |
| awful | 11 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | - |
| freak | 12 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a bodybuilding freak |
| proof | 10 | the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | - |
| thief | 11 | a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it | - |
| focus | 10 | become focussed or come into focus | The light focused |
| fixed | 16 | fixed and unmoving | with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| staff | 11 | (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written | - |
| falls | 8 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| fifty | 14 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five | - |
| fruit | 8 | an amount of a product | - |
| false | 8 | adopted in order to deceive | - |
| shift | 11 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | - |
| flesh | 11 | alternative names for the body of a human being | the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| fully | 11 | to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) | fully grown |
| fetch | 13 | be sold for a certain price | The old print fetched a high price at the auction |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| forty | 11 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four | - |
| fever | 11 | a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection | - |
| flies | 8 | (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) | - |
| fifth | 14 | coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position | - |
| forth | 11 | forward in time or order or degree | from that time forth |
| fella | 8 | a boy or man | - |
| fried | 9 | cooked by frying in fat | - |
| fence | 10 | have an argument about something | - |
| frame | 10 | a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning | - |
| cliff | 13 | a steep high face of rock | he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town |
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6 letter words
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| before | 11 | earlier in time; previously | I had known her before |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| myself | 14 | I or me in person; used for emphasis. Used also instead of me, as the object of the first person of a reflexive verb, without emphasis. | I will defend myself |
| forget | 10 | leave behind unintentionally | - |
| afraid | 10 | feeling worry or concern or insecurity | She was afraid that I might be embarrassed |
| office | 14 | a job in an organization | - |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| coffee | 14 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| forgot | 10 | - | - |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| french | 14 | the people of France | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| itself | 9 | The neuter reciprocal pronoun of It. | the thing is good in itself |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
| flying | 13 | moving swiftly | fast-flying planes |
| prefer | 11 | select as an alternative over another | - |
| finger | 10 | the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure | - |
| forest | 9 | establish a forest on previously unforested land | afforest the mountains |
| female | 11 | characteristic of or peculiar to a woman | female sensitiveness |
| afford | 13 | be the cause or source of | Our meeting afforded much interesting information |
| fellow | 12 | one of a pair | one eye was blue but its fellow was brown |
| forced | 12 | lacking spontaneity; not natural | forced heartiness |
| failed | 10 | - | - |
| safety | 12 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| filled | 10 | (of time) taken up | well-filled hours |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| freeze | 18 | change from a liquid to a solid when cold | Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit |
| forces | 11 | - | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| fallen | 9 | having dropped by the force of gravity | fallen leaves covered the forest floor |
| affair | 12 | a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship | - |
| effect | 14 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise |
| fucker | 15 | a stupid despised man | - |
| refuse | 9 | refuse entrance or membership | - |
| former | 11 | belonging to some prior time | our former glory |
| effort | 12 | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something | made an effort to cover all the reading material |
| fourth | 12 | in the fourth place | fourthly, you must pay the rent on the first of the month |
| defend | 11 | argue or speak in defense of | - |
| useful | 9 | being of use or service | the girl felt motherly and useful |
| filthy | 15 | vile; despicable | a filthy traitor |
| favour | 12 | an act of gracious kindness | - |
| defeat | 10 | an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest | it was a narrow defeat |
| inform | 11 | act as an informer | She had informed on her own parents for years |
| frozen | 18 | devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain | a frozen look on their faces |
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7 letter words
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| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| perfect | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a perfect idiot |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| himself | 15 | An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; used as a subject usually with he; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | he himself will bear the blame as it is himself who saved himself |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| forever | 13 | without interruption | - |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| herself | 13 | An emphasized form of the third person feminine pronoun; used as a subject with she; | she herself will bear the blame |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| freedom | 13 | immunity from an obligation or duty | - |
| figured | 12 | (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | my dress is richly figured |
| falling | 11 | coming down freely under the influence of gravity | falling rain |
| funeral | 10 | a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated | hundreds of people attended his funeral |
| defense | 11 | the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions | in defense he said the other man started it |
| finding | 12 | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation | - |
| fortune | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was as if fortune guided his hand |
| foreign | 11 | not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source | foreign particles in milk |
| factory | 15 | a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing | - |
| traffic | 15 | social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') | - |
| sheriff | 16 | the principal law-enforcement officer in a county | - |
| uniform | 12 | always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences | a street of uniform tall white buildings |
| surface | 12 | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface | - |
| fishing | 14 | the act of someone who fishes as a diversion | - |
| fashion | 13 | make out of components (often in an improvising manner) | She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks |
| painful | 12 | causing physical discomfort | bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful |
| federal | 11 | any federal law-enforcement officer | - |
| perform | 14 | carry out or perform an action | - |
| failure | 10 | a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently | - |
| selfish | 13 | concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others | - |
| refused | 11 | - | - |
| fifteen | 13 | being one more than fourteen | - |
| effects | 15 | property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business | she left some of her personal effects in the house |
| confess | 12 | admit (to a wrongdoing) | She confessed that she had taken the money |
| affairs | 13 | matters of personal concern | get his affairs in order |
| fantasy | 13 | imagination unrestricted by reality | a schoolgirl fantasy |
| comfort | 14 | a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain | he is a man who enjoys his comfort |
| frankly | 17 | (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that | frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn |
| benefit | 12 | be beneficial for | - |
| confirm | 14 | strengthen or make more firm | The witnesses confirmed the victim's account |
| fighter | 14 | someone who fights (or is fighting) | - |
| feeding | 12 | the act of consuming food | - |
| foolish | 13 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| offense | 13 | a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right | - |
| profile | 12 | degree of exposure to public notice | - |
| filming | 13 | the act of making a film | - |
| perfume | 14 | apply perfume to | She perfumes herself every day |
| fooling | 11 | characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility | a broken back is nothing to be casual about; it is no fooling matter |
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8 letter words
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| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| familiar | 13 | (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly | familiar with the complex machinery |
| official | 16 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | - |
| friendly | 15 | inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile | a government friendly to our interests |
| grateful | 12 | feeling or showing gratitude | a grateful heart |
| festival | 14 | an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) | a drama festival |
| transfer | 11 | transfer from one place or period to another | - |
| lifetime | 13 | the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) | - |
| terrific | 13 | causing extreme terror | - |
| freezing | 21 | the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid | - |
| informed | 14 | having much knowledge or education | an informed public |
| offering | 15 | the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity | - |
| specific | 17 | a fact about some part (as opposed to general) | - |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| peaceful | 15 | peacefully resistant in response to injustice | - |
| farewell | 14 | an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | - |
| identify | 15 | give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property | - |
| function | 13 | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | the function of a teacher |
| infected | 14 | containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms | - |
| floating | 12 | the act of someone who floats on the water | - |
| facility | 16 | a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | the assembly plant is an enormous facility |
| defeated | 13 | people who are defeated | the Romans had no pity for the defeated |
| conflict | 15 | go against, as of rules and laws | This behavior conflicts with our rules |
| faithful | 17 | marked by fidelity to an original | a faithful copy of the portrait |
| software | 14 | (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory | the market for software is expected to expand |
| offended | 16 | emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed | she looked offended |
| affected | 17 | speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression | - |
| platform | 15 | a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole | - |
| forehead | 15 | the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits | - |
| forgiven | 15 | - | - |
| aircraft | 13 | a vehicle that can fly | - |
| franklin | 15 | printer whose success as an author led him to take up politics; he helped draw up the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; he played a major role in the American Revolution and negotiated French support for the colonists; as a scientist he is remembered particularly for his research in electricity (1706-1790) | - |
| dreadful | 13 | causing fear or dread or terror | a dreadful storm |
| flirting | 12 | playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest | - |
| fourteen | 11 | being one more than thirteen | - |
| florence | 13 | a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries | - |
| frighten | 15 | cause fear in | The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me |
| feathers | 14 | - | - |
| fountain | 11 | an artificially produced flow of water | - |
| thankful | 18 | feeling or showing gratitude | a thankful smile |
| infinite | 11 | the unlimited expanse in which everything is located | the boundless regions of the infinite |
| profound | 14 | far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something | profound social changes |
| confront | 13 | oppose, as in hostility or a competition | You must confront your opponent |
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9 letter words
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| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| afternoon | 12 | a conventional expression of greeting or farewell | - |
| professor | 14 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| breakfast | 18 | eat an early morning meal | We breakfast at seven |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| therefore | 15 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | therefore X must be true |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| financial | 14 | involving financial matters | - |
| confirmed | 17 | having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation | confirmed reservations |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| forbidden | 16 | excluded from use or mention | forbidden fruit |
| furniture | 12 | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy | they had too much furniture for the small apartment |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| confident | 15 | persuaded of; very sure | was confident he would win |
| affection | 17 | a positive feeling of liking | he had trouble expressing the affection he felt |
| effective | 20 | exerting force or influence | the law is effective immediately |
| defendant | 14 | a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused | - |
| butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
| interfere | 12 | get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force | - |
| terrified | 13 | thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation | the terrified horse bolted |
| confusion | 14 | a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused | - |
| finishing | 16 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | - |
| fashioned | 16 | planned and made or fashioned artistically | beautifully fashioned dresses |
| fireworks | 19 | - | - |
| confusing | 15 | lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | sent confusing signals to Iraq |
| infection | 14 | an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted | - |
| defending | 15 | attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring | - |
| godfather | 17 | any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism | - |
| qualified | 22 | holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill | - |
| fortunate | 12 | presaging good fortune | she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school |
| reference | 14 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| briefcase | 16 | a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books | - |
| foreigner | 13 | someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group | - |
| lifestyle | 15 | a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes | - |
| offensive | 18 | causing or able to cause nausea | - |
| frequency | 26 | the number of occurrences within a given time period | the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second |
| handcuffs | 21 | - | - |
| fulfilled | 16 | completed to perfection | - |
| referring | 13 | - | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| conference | 17 | an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | - |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| confession | 15 | an admission of misdeeds or faults | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| profession | 15 | an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | a profession of disagreement |
| forgetting | 15 | - | - |
| identified | 15 | having the identity known or established | the identified bodies were released for burial |
| performing | 18 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| reflection | 15 | a likeness in which left and right are reversed | - |
| artificial | 15 | artificially formal | that artificial humility that her husband hated |
| terrifying | 17 | causing extreme terror | a terrifying wail |
| difficulty | 22 | the quality of being difficult | they agreed about the difficulty of the climb |
| classified | 16 | a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type | - |
| sufficient | 18 | of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant | sufficient food |
| frustrated | 14 | disappointingly unsuccessful | many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers |
| perfection | 17 | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | - |
| misfortune | 15 | an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes | - |
| definition | 14 | a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol | - |
| ungrateful | 14 | not feeling or showing gratitude | ungrateful heirs |
| flashlight | 20 | a small portable battery-powered electric lamp | - |
| peacefully | 20 | in a peaceful manner | the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully |
| fascinated | 16 | having your attention fixated as though by a spell | - |
| frequently | 25 | many times at short intervals | - |
| delightful | 18 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delightful surprise |
| thoughtful | 20 | acting with or showing thought and good sense | - |
| unfaithful | 19 | having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor | - |
| unfinished | 17 | lacking a surface finish such as paint | unfinished furniture |
| meaningful | 16 | having a meaning or purpose | a meaningful explanation |
| influenced | 16 | - | - |
| refreshing | 17 | pleasantly new or different | common sense of a most refreshing sort |
| comforting | 18 | providing freedom from worry | - |
| stepfather | 18 | the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage | - |
| flattering | 14 | showing or representing to advantage | a flattering color |
| fraternity | 16 | a social club for male undergraduates | - |
| beforehand | 19 | being ahead of time or need | was beforehand with her report |
| federation | 14 | a union of political organizations | - |
| respectful | 17 | feeling or manifesting veneration | - |
| profitable | 17 | yielding material gain or profit | profitable speculation on the stock market |
| efficiency | 23 | skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort | she did the work with great efficiency |
| preferably | 20 | more readily or willingly | clean it well, preferably with warm water |
| formidable | 18 | inspiring fear | the formidable prospect of major surgery |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words containing F, where the letter F adds flair, flavor, and fun to our language. Whether it’s at the start, middle, or end, F can transform a word's sound and feel, making it more playful or powerful. From "fluffy" to "effervescent," these words have an undeniable charm. Join us as we explore how F shapes pronunciation and meaning, with examples that will make you smile.
About words containing F
The letter F is a fascinating and frequent visitor in the English language, appearing in a multitude of words that range from everyday staples to delightful oddities. Its presence often brings a breathy emphasis, thanks to the friction it creates between the lips and teeth during pronunciation. As a consonant, F plays a crucial role by either starting off a word with a flourish, as in "fantastic," or adding a lively middle note, like in "waffle."
Position matters when it comes to F; its location within a word can alter its acoustics and even its meaning. Consider "leaf" versus "fleas"—shift the F, and you have entirely different visuals and definitions! These combinations showcase the versatility of F and highlight its importance in word formation. Such transformations are not just linguistic quirks but also bring an element of fun to language learning and usage.
Popular word examples
Words containing F are both popular and pervasive, adding zest to our vocabulary. Here are some common examples that showcase the versatility and charm of F.
Flamboyant
- Definition: Tending to attract attention due to exuberance or stylishness.
- Example in a Sentence: Her flamboyant dress turned heads at the gala.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the French word "flamboyer," meaning to flame, suggesting a fiery presence.
Frolic
- Definition: To play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or excitedly.
- Example in a Sentence: The puppies frolicked in the lush green meadow.
- Fun Fact: Originating from the Dutch "vrolijk," meaning happy or joyful, perfectly capturing the essence of playful movement.
Fickle
- Definition: Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections.
- Example in a Sentence: The fickle weather made planning outdoor events challenging.
- Fun Fact: Its root traces back to Old English "ficol," meaning deceitful, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fickleness.
Facetious
- Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
- Example in a Sentence: His facetious remarks lightened the mood during tense meetings.
- Fun Fact: Remarkably, facetious contains all five vowels in alphabetical order.
Fortitude
- Definition: Courage in pain or adversity.
- Example in a Sentence: She showed incredible fortitude in facing her illness.
- Fun Fact: This word stems from Latin "fortitudo," echoing strength and bravery.
Frugal
- Definition: Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
- Example in a Sentence: Her frugal lifestyle allowed her to save significantly over time.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "frugalis," which relates to fruit, suggesting careful management of resources.
Fathom
- Definition: To understand something difficult after much thought.
- Example in a Sentence: He could not fathom why she left so abruptly.
- Fun Fact: Originally a nautical term, a fathom was the distance spanned by outstretched arms.
Flourish
- Definition: To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden began to flourish under his attentive care.
- Fun Fact: Derived from Latin "florere," akin to flowering, symbolizing growth and vitality.
Fervent
- Definition: Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
- Example in a Sentence: Her fervent support for the cause inspired others to join in.
- Fun Fact: Comes from the Latin "fervere," meaning to boil, indicating intense emotion.
Fiasco
- Definition: A complete and ignominious failure.
- Example in a Sentence: The play's opening night turned into a fiasco due to technical glitches.
- Fun Fact: The Italian origin "fare fiasco" means "make a bottle," possibly hinting at the idea of breaking glass during failures.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Looking to boost your Scrabble game? Words containing F can offer high point opportunities with their unique letter combinations.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jiffy | 18 | A very short period of time. |
| Quiff | 20 | A piece of hair brushed upward and backward. |
| Fuzzily | 31 | In a manner that lacks clarity or precision. |
| Zephyr | 20 | A gentle, mild breeze. |
| Affix | 16 | To attach or fasten something. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the value of strategic letters. Here are some five-letter gems containing F that might just give you an edge.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fluff | Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton. |
| Fable | A short story, typically with animals as characters. |
| Flash | A sudden burst of light. |
| Craft | An activity involving skill in making things by hand. |
| Fresh | New or different; not previously used or worn. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who delight in linguistic curiosities, here are some unusual or rare words containing F that are sure to intrigue.
Flibbertigibbet
- Definition: A frivolous or flighty person.
- Interesting Fact: This whimsical word captures the sound of chattering or gossiping, with origins in Middle English.
- Example in a Sentence: Her flibbertigibbet tendencies made her the life of the party.
Fugacious
- Definition: Fleeting or transitory.
- Interesting Fact: From Latin "fugax," meaning apt to flee, this word beautifully captures the essence of impermanence.
- Example in a Sentence: The fugacious beauty of the cherry blossoms enchanted all who passed by.
Flummox
- Definition: To bewilder or confuse.
- Interesting Fact: Though its origins are uncertain, "flummox" has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe bafflement.
- Example in a Sentence: The complex puzzle continued to flummox even the most experienced players.
Filibuster
- Definition: An action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly.
- Interesting Fact: Originally referring to pirates or freebooters, filibuster now has a political connotation.
- Example in a Sentence: The senator's filibuster delayed the vote by several hours.
Fustigate
- Definition: To beat with a stick or cudgel.
- Interesting Fact: Coming from the Latin "fustigare," this word is as forceful as its meaning.
- Example in a Sentence: The disgraced knight feared he would be fustigated for his betrayal.
Foofaraw
- Definition: A great fuss or disturbance about something insignificant.
- Interesting Fact: This fun-sounding word grew from American slang in the 19th century, capturing unnecessary commotion.
- Example in a Sentence: The media frenzy was nothing more than a foofaraw over minor celebrity gossip.
Final words
Words containing F are like little treasures hidden within our language, offering excitement and curiosity with every utterance. Whether you're playing games, writing stories, or simply chatting with friends, these words bring color and character to every situation. Dive into the world of F and see where your newfound vocabulary can take you!
