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- fifty-sixth/ˌfɪf.ti ˈsɪksθ/The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number fifty-six; the position in a sequence following fifty-fifth.adjectivenounLow (ordinal numbers beyond twentieth become progressively less common in everyday speech, but remain standard).
- fifty-third/ˌfɪfti ˈθɜːd/The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number fifty-three; the position in a sequence between fifty-second and fifty-fourth.adjectivenounB1
- fifty-three/ˌfɪfti ˈθriː/The cardinal number equal to fifty plus three; 53.adjectivenounA2
- fifty-two/ˌfɪfti ˈtuː/The cardinal number equal to fifty plus two; the number 52.adjectivenounHigh
- fig/fɪɡ/A soft, sweet, pear-shaped fruit, often eaten dried or fresh.nounB2
- fig leaf/ˈfɪɡ liːf/A large leaf from a fig tree, famously used in art to conceal the genitals of nude figures, thus a metaphor for a modest covering or something that hides an embarrassing or shameful reality.nounC1/C2
- fig marigold/ˈfɪɡ ˈmærɪɡəʊld/A plant of the genus Mesembryanthemum, native to South Africa, with succulent leaves and daisy-like flowers that often open in sunlight.nounlow
- fig wasp/ˈfɪɡ ˌwɒsp/A tiny wasp (family Agaonidae) that pollinates fig trees. The species is specific to its host fig tree, and the wasp's life cycle is completely intertwined with the fig's development.nounRare
- fig-bird/ˈfɪɡ ˌbɜːd/A medium-sized bird of the oriole family, primarily found in Australia and New Guinea, known for feeding on figs and other soft fruits.nounRare
- figeater/ˈfɪɡiːtə/A large, metallic green beetle (Cotinis mutabilis) found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for feeding on ripe fruit, especially figs.nounLow (Specialized/Regional)
- figger/ˈfɪɡ.ə/A non-standard phonetic or dialectal spelling and pronunciation of the standard word 'figure'.verb-intransitiveVery Low
- fight/faɪt/To engage in a physical struggle against an opponent with the intent to overpower or harm them.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A2
- fight back/ˈfaɪt bæk/to defend oneself by attacking in response; to resist or oppose an attack, challenge, or setback.nounverbB2
- fight off/ˈfaɪt ɒf/to defend oneself against an attack, or to resist or repel something unwanted.verbB2
- fight-or-flight/ˌfaɪt ɔː ˈflaɪt/A physiological stress response in which the body prepares to either confront or flee from a perceived threat.nounC1
- fight-or-flight reaction/ˌfaɪt ɔː ˈflaɪt riˌæk.ʃən/A physiological response to a perceived threat or danger, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the situation.nounC1/C2
- fighter/ˈfaɪ.tər/A person who fights, especially professionally (e.g., soldier, boxer), or someone who does not give up easily in a struggle.nounB1
- fighter pilot/ˈfaɪ.tə ˌpaɪ.lət/A military pilot trained and qualified to fly fighter aircraft.nounC1
- fighter-bomber/ˈfaɪ.tə ˌbɒm.ər/A military aircraft designed to perform both air-to-air combat (fighter role) and air-to-ground attack (bomber role).nounLow (Specialist)
- fighter-interceptor/ˌfaɪ.tər.ɪn.tə(r)ˈsep.tə(r)/A military aircraft designed primarily to locate and destroy enemy aircraft, especially bombers, before they can reach their target.nounC2
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