| Fahrenheit |
of, pertaining to, or designating a temperature scale on which thirty-two degrees is the freezing point and 212 degrees is the boiling point of water. (abbr.: F) |
| fail |
to be or become ineffective or unsuccessful; be lacking in an effort or attempt. [10 definitions] |
| failure |
the act or result of failing. [5 definitions] |
| faint |
weak, feeble, or slight. [5 definitions] |
| fair1 |
without bias, or without allowing a greater advantage for one side over another; just. [12 definitions] |
| fair2 |
a gathering at which farm animals and farm produce are judged, usu. held over several days and including games and amusements. [3 definitions] |
| fairground |
(often pl.) an open, flat space where fairs, carnivals, and exhibitions are held, esp. an area maintained and equipped for this purpose. |
| fairly |
in a just or impartial manner. [3 definitions] |
| fairy |
an imaginary tiny creature in human form, thought to possess supernatural powers that can change the course of human affairs. [2 definitions] |
| fairy tale |
a fictitious, sometimes incredible, imaginative story, often involving giants, ogres, elves, or other magical creatures and characters. [2 definitions] |
| faith |
belief, confidence, or trust. [5 definitions] |
| faithful |
fulfilling one's duty or obligations in life. [7 definitions] |
| fake |
to create a counterfeit of; falsify. [8 definitions] |
| falcon |
any of several birds of prey, related to hawks, that hunt during the day and have long powerful wings and a hooked beak. |
| fall |
to drop downward or to a lower position; descend. [19 definitions] |
| fall asleep |
to begin the process of sleep. |
| fall back on |
to turn to an alternative that is more certain, though not the preferred choice; resort to. |
| fall behind |
to not keep up with; lag behind. |
| fallen |
past participle of fall. [6 definitions] |
| fall in love |
to begin to have strong feelings of romantic love (often fol. by "with"). |
| fallout |
the fall of radioactive particles, or the particles themselves, that result from a nuclear explosion. [2 definitions] |