English Words Starting With F

• fail

  adjectiveinterjectionnounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
  /feɪl/To not succeed in achieving, reaching, or completing a goal, standard, or required action.
• fail-safe

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/A design or system that automatically prevents or mitigates damage or danger if a failure occurs; something unlikely to fail.
• failed star

  nounLow
  /feɪld stɑː/A celestial object formed like a star but lacking sufficient mass to sustain the nuclear fusion of hydrogen at its core.
• failed state

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfeɪld ˈsteɪt/A sovereign nation whose government has effectively collapsed, losing control over its territory, population, and authority; it can no longer provide basic public services, security, or economic stability for its citizens.
• failing

  nounprepositionB2
  /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/A weakness, flaw, or shortcoming in a person's character or abilities.
• faille

  nounC1/C2
  /feɪl/A soft, ribbed silk fabric with a slight sheen.
• failson

  nounLow-to-Mid
  /ˈfeɪl.sʌn/A man, typically young or middle-aged, perceived as a failure in life, often due to not meeting societal or familial expectations of success and independence.
• failure

  nounHigh
  /ˈfeɪl.jə(r)/A lack of success in achieving a goal or fulfilling a function.
• fainaigue

  verb-intransitiveVery Rare / Obsolete
  /feɪˈneɪɡ/To shirk work or responsibilities; to idle or loaf about, especially while appearing to be busy.
• faineant

  adjectivenounVery low
  /ˈfeɪ.nɪ.ənt/Idle or lazy; an idle or lazy person.
• fainne

  nounVery Low (niche cultural term)
  /ˈfænjə/A ring-shaped brooch or badge, specifically one used as an emblem for Irish language speakers.
• faint

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveB2
  /feɪnt/A sudden, brief loss of consciousness, or a state of being weak and on the verge of losing consciousness.
• faintheart

  nounLow
  /ˈfeɪnt.hɑːt/A person who is lacking in courage; a coward.
• faints

  nounplural-nounB2
  /feɪnts/The third verb form and plural noun meaning 'to lose consciousness temporarily; a temporary loss of consciousness'.
• fair

  adjectiveadverbnounverbverb-transitiveHigh
  /feə(r)/Just, reasonable, or in accordance with rules; treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination.
• fair ball

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈbɔːl/In baseball and softball, a batted ball that is legally in play.
• fair catch

  nounLow (outside American sports contexts); Medium-High (within American football coverage).
  /ˌfeə ˈkætʃ/A rule in American and Canadian football whereby a player who cleanly catches a kicked ball (punt, kickoff, or free kick) is entitled to the ball and may not be tackled, provided they signal their intent by waving one arm above their head.
• fair copy

  nounC1
  /ˌfeə ˈkɒpi/A neat, corrected and final version of a written text, made after revisions.
• fair deal

  nounMedium
  /feə diːl/An agreement or arrangement that is just and equitable to all parties involved.
• fair employment

  nounB2
  /ˌfeər ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/A system or principle of employment where decisions about hiring, promotion, pay, and treatment are made without discrimination, based on merit, skills, and performance, and in compliance with relevant laws.

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