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faith·ful
 faithful
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- pronunciation:
- feIth
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
able to be trusted or relied on.
She is a faithful friend.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable
- antonyms:
- treacherous, unreliable
- similar words:
- constant, devoted, fast, loyal, steadfast, true
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| definition 2: |
staying close to fact; truthful or accurate.
She gave a faithful account of the accident.- synonyms:
- true
- antonyms:
- inaccurate
- similar words:
- accurate, close, factual, realistic, truthful
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| related words: |
bosom, correct, dependable, devout, exact, holy, obedient, reliable, special, steady, strong, sure |
| derivations: |
faithfully (adv.), faithfulness (n.) |
The word faithful
contains the following part:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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