English Words Starting With F
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- fabulate/ˈfæb.jʊ.leɪt/To tell invented or fantastical stories; to engage in imaginative narration.verb-intransitiveLow/C2
- fabulist/ˈfæb.jə.lɪst/A person who invents or tells fables or stories, especially one who composes or relates fables.nounC2 / Low frequency
- facade/fəˈsɑːd/the front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one.nounB2
- facadism/fəˈsɑːdɪzəm/The architectural practice of preserving only the façade (exterior front) of a building while demolishing and completely rebuilding the structure behind it.nounVery Low (C2)
- face/feɪs/The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.abbreviationnounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
- face angle/feɪs ˈæŋɡ(ə)l/The angle formed by two intersecting lines or planes on the surface of an object, especially on the face of a golf club, or the angular orientation of a face.nounLow
- face bow/feɪs bəʊ/A thin, flexible bow-shaped instrument used in dentistry and prosthodontics to record the spatial relationship between the maxilla (upper jaw) and a reference point (like the temporomandibular joint).nounVery low / Technical
- face card/ˈfeɪs ˌkɑːd/A playing card (King, Queen, or Jack) that bears a picture of a person.nounMedium (the playing card sense is common; the slang sense is frequent in informal contexts).
- face cloth/ˈfeɪs ˌklɒθ/a small square of cloth used for washing the face and body, typically made of terry cloth or similar absorbent material.nounMedium-Low
- face down/ˌfeɪs ˈdaʊn/To position something with its front or principal surface toward the ground; to confront a difficult situation directly and with determination.verbB1-B2
- face flies/ˈfeɪs ˌflaɪz/A type of fly from the family Muscidae (often species like Musca autumnalis) that feeds on moisture and secretions around the eyes and nose of livestock.plural-nounRare in general speech; specialized in agriculture/veterinary contexts.
- face gear/ˈfeɪs ˌɡɪə/A general term for any equipment worn on the head or face for protection, sports, or specialized activities.nounLow frequency technical/specialist term
- face mask/ˈfeɪs ˌmɑːsk/A covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect the wearer or others from airborne particles, respiratory droplets, or harmful substances.nounHigh
- face out/ˌfeɪs ˈaʊt/To position something so its front side is visible and outward; to display prominently.verbLow
- face pack/ˈfeɪs ˌpæk/A thick cream, gel, or clay-like substance applied to the face, left for a period, and then washed off, designed to cleanse, refresh, or improve the skin.nounB1
- face powder/ˈfeɪs ˌpaʊ.dər/A cosmetic powder applied to the face to reduce shine, create a matte finish, and even skin tone.nounB2
- face recognition/ˈfeɪs ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/The technological process of identifying or verifying a person's identity by analyzing their facial features from an image or video.nounMedium to High
- face time/ˈfeɪs ˌtaɪm/Time spent in direct, personal interaction with someone, often in a professional context to build relationships, demonstrate presence, or gain visibility.nounB2
- face towel/feɪs ˈtaʊ.əl/A small, absorbent towel specifically used for drying one's face and hands.nounB1
- face turn/ˈfeɪs ˌtɜːn/A shift in professional wrestling where a villainous character (heel) becomes heroic (face) by altering their behavior and alignment.nounC2
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