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There are 72 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'f'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'f' include Aardwolf, Abaft, Calf. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Aardwolf Noun Abaft Adverb, Preposition Calf Noun Confidence Noun Effort Noun Faailk Noun Fab Adjective Faba Noun Fabaceae Noun (Plural) Fabaceous Adjective Fabella Noun Fabes Noun Fabian Adjective Fabianism Noun Fabianist Noun Fabiform Adjective Fable Noun Fabled Adjective Fabledom Noun Fableist Noun Fableland Noun Fablemaker Noun Fablemonger Noun Fablemongering Noun Fabler Noun Fablers Noun Fables Noun (Plural) Fabliau Noun Fabliaux Noun Fabling Noun Fabraea Noun Fabric Noun Fabricable Adjective Fabricant Noun Fabricate Verb Fabricated Adjective Fabricates Verb Fabricating Verb (Present Participle) Fabrication Noun Fabricational Adjective Fabricative Adjective Fabricator Noun Fabricators Noun (Plural) Fabricatress Noun Fabricature Noun Fabrics Noun (Plural) Fabrikoid Noun Fabrile Adjective Fabrique Noun Fabronia Noun (Proper) Facade Noun Faith Noun Fathoming Verb (Present Participle) / Noun (Gerund) Figuring Verb (Present Participle) Focus Noun, Verb Freedom Noun Friendly Adjective Future Noun, Adjective Gabfest Noun Haaf Noun Haafs Noun (Plural) Life Noun Oaf Noun Oafdom Noun Oafish Adjective Oafishly Adverb Oafishness Noun Oafs Noun Offer Noun, Verb Qaf Noun Sifting Verb Useful Adjective

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. What does the abstract noun 'oafdom' refer to?

A kingdom ruled by elves The state or condition of being a clumsy fool A type of medieval armor The feeling of extreme boredom

2. Besides the sea, what else can the word 'haaf' refer to?

A type of storm The catch of fish brought back A sailor's uniform A coastal cliff

3. In a legal context, what is a 'fabricator of lies'?

A person who invents lies or false stories A person who sews clothes A person who tells the truth A person who sells cars

4. How is the plural 'lives' pronounced?

With an 'f' sound (/laɪfs/) With a 'v' sound (/laɪvz/) With a 'z' sound but spelled 'f' The same as the singular

5. How many syllables does 'sifting' have?

One Two Three Four

6. Which of the following is a synonym for 'fable'?

Biography Allegory Nonfiction Chronicle

7. Which word is a common synonym for 'fabaceous'?

Leguminous Crustaceous Rosaceous Spacious

8. Who often performed fabliaux in medieval times?

Knights Jongleurs Monks Kings

9. Which part of speech is the word 'oafdom'?

Adjective Verb Abstract Noun Adverb

10. How many syllables does 'freedom' have, and which is stressed?

One syllable Two syllables, first stressed Two syllables, second stressed Three syllables, first stressed

11. Which word is an antonym for 'offer' when used as a verb?

Propose Give Withhold Present

12. What part of speech is 'fabrics'?

Verb Adjective Noun (plural) Adverb

13. Which sentence uses 'fabricated' correctly?

He fabricated a delicious meal. The evidence was fabricated to frame him. The dog fabricated happily. We fabricated the natural forest.

14. How is the word 'oafish' pronounced?

AH-fish oh-FISH OH-fish OO-fish

15. What does the idiom 'life of the party' mean?

Someone who ruins the fun Someone who is very lively and entertaining The last person to leave Someone who only talks about themselves

16. Which sentence uses "fabrile" correctly?

The fabrile broke the glass. She used her fabrile skills to forge the sword. He worked fabrile in the shop. The fabrile was very hot today.

17. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding countability?

I have three confidences in my math skills. She gave me a confidence. They exchanged confidences late at night. He has many confidences.

18. In culinary contexts, 'faba' is most commonly another spelling for which food?

Kidney bean Lima bean Black bean Fava bean

19. Which sentence uses 'faith' correctly?

I faith you. I have faith in you. I am faith in you. I have faith on you.

20. What part of speech is 'fabrique'?

Adjective Verb Noun Adverb

21. Which sentence uses 'friendly' correctly?

He talked friendly. He gave a friendly smile. He ran friendly. He friendly greeted me.

22. How many syllables does 'friendly' have, and which is stressed?

One syllable Two syllables, first stressed Two syllables, second stressed Three syllables, first stressed

23. What is a common mistake when using the word 'fabled'?

Using it to describe ordinary things Using it before a noun Pronouncing the 'a' long Using it as an adjective

24. Why is Fabraea dangerous to an orchard?

It kills the fruit directly It causes premature defoliation, weakening the tree It poisons the soil It attracts pests

25. Where does the primary stress fall in 'confidence'?

First syllable (KON-fuh-dens) Second syllable (kon-FI-dens) Third syllable (kon-fuh-DENS) All equally

26. Which sentence uses 'Fableland' correctly?

She is living in Fableland. I fableland every day. The dog is very fableland. He fablelanded the car.

27. Which sentence uses 'sifting' figuratively?

She was sifting flour for the cake. He was sifting sand at the beach. Detectives were sifting through the evidence. The gardener was sifting soil.

28. From what root word does 'fableist' originate?

Fable Fiber Fabric Fableist (original root)

29. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The dog is very friendly ___ strangers.'

with to at on

30. Where is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'oafdom'?

First syllable (OHF-duhm) Second syllable (oaf-DUHM) Both syllables equally Neither syllable

31. What is the primary purpose of fables?

To tell history To teach a moral lesson To explain science To record dates

32. Which intensifier works best with 'fab'?

Very Absolutely Highly Extremely

33. Which sentence uses 'oaf' correctly?

He oafed the ball. She is a big oaf. He has an oaf of bread. The oaf is running fast.

34. Which ancient figure is famous for writing fables?

Homer Plato Aesop Socrates

35. Which sentence uses 'fabricating' correctly?

That was a fabricating. She is fabricatingly good at her job. He was caught fabricating data for his research. The fabricating at the factory was loud.

36. Which sentence uses 'fabricates' correctly in an industrial context?

The chef fabricates a delicious soup. The plant fabricates steel beams. The tree fabricates apples. The wind fabricates a breeze.

37. What is 'Fabraea'?

A type of bacteria A genus of plant-pathogenic fungi A chemical fertilizer A species of pear tree

38. Which word is the closest modern, gender-neutral synonym for 'fabricatress'?

Manager Tailor Actress Liar

39. What is a common mistake when using the word 'Fabianist'?

Using it as a noun Confusing it with 'fascist' Capitalizing it in a title Using it to describe a person

40. Which verb correctly agrees with 'fabling'?

are were have is

41. What is a 'Fabianist'?

A type of fast military strike A person who favors sudden revolution A person who advocates for slow, gradual reform A supporter of the Roman Empire

42. Which preposition commonly precedes 'fabledom' to show location within the realm?

At On In By

43. What material is Fabrikoid designed to imitate?

Silk Leather Wood Rubber

44. What does the suffix '-ive' in 'fabricative' mean?

Without Again Tending to Full of

45. Which word is the best modern synonym for 'fabled'?

Legendary Tedious Angry Wooden

46. Which word does 'oaf' rhyme with perfectly?

Off Cough Loaf Oven

47. Which part of the word 'fablemonger' means 'dealer or trader'?

Fable Monger Er None of the above

48. Which sentence uses 'fabricable' correctly?

His excuse was entirely fabricable. The engineer confirmed the design was fabricable. The soup is highly fabricable. I am fabricable tonight.

49. Which article is grammatically correct to use before 'fabler'?

An The A This

50. Which of these is a related word to fabricant?

Fabricate Consume Retail Purchase