Words Starting With "F"

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Foreigner

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A person who is not native to a country or region, especially one who is visiting or living in another country as a temporary resident or non-citizen.

Foreigners

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"Foreigners" refers to people who are not native to a particular country or region, often used to describe individuals who are not citizens or residents of a specific place.

Foreignisms

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Foreignisms refer to words or expressions borrowed from another language and incorporated into one's native language, often in a way that is unusual or unnatural.

Foreignness

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Foreignness refers to something that is unfamiliar, exotic, or unrelated to one's own culture or nationality. It can also describe a feeling of being an outsider or a stranger in a new or unfamiliar environment.

Forejudge

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To forejudge someone or something means to form an opinion or make a decision about them before you have all the facts or a sufficient amount of time to consider the matter carefully.

Foreknew

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Foreknew is a verb that means to know beforehand or to have foreseen or anticipated something. It is often used to describe God's knowledge or awareness of future events, as in Christian theology. In a more general sense, it can also be used to describe someone's ability to predict or anticipate something that will happen. For example: "God foreknew that his plan would ultimately lead to redemption."

Foreknow

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To have prior knowledge or understanding of something; to have a feeling or sense that something will happen or is going to happen.

Foreknowing

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Having knowledge or perception of something that will happen or exist in the future; having foreknowledge or prescience.

Foreknowingly

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Foreknowingly means knowingly or intentionally beforehand, often with a sense of anticipation or expectation. It implies that someone had prior knowledge or understanding of something and took action or made a decision based on that knowledge, often in a deliberate or intentional manner.

Foreknowledge

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Foreknowledge refers to advance knowledge or awareness of something that is about to happen. It can also imply a sense of anticipation or expectation about a future event or situation. The term often carries a connotation of being aware of something before it becomes publicly known or becomes apparent.

Foreknown

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Foreknown refers to something that is known beforehand or anticipated; something that has been previously known or anticipated. It often implies a sense of certainty or inevitability, as if the thing has been destined or forecasted to happen. Examples of how to use "foreknown" in a sentence:<br><br> The outcome of the election was foreknown to few, as it was a close and unexpected result.<br> The company's financial troubles were foreknown to investors, leading to a decline in stock prices.<br> The prophecy was foreknown to the masses, indicating a great change was coming to the land.

Foreland

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Foreland is a noun that refers to a coastal plain or area of land that juts out into the sea beyond the base of a cliff or a headland. It can also refer to a strip of coastal land that has been formed by the accumulation of sediment and rocks washed up by the sea.

Foreleg

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The foreleg, in anatomy, is the front limb of an animal, particularly a quadruped such as a dog, cat, or horse. It is also referred to as the front paw or front arm. The foreleg typically consists of a scapula, humerus, radius, and ulna, and is responsible for movement, balance, and manipulation of objects.

Forelegs

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The forelegs are the front legs of an animal, particularly quadruped mammals such as dogs, cats, and horses. They are responsible for movement, balance, and support, and are typically more muscular and stronger than the hindlegs.

Forelie

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Forelie is a verb that means to come into sight or view; to appear or become visible suddenly. It can also mean to surprise someone, often by suddenly revealing something that was previously unknown or hidden.

Forelift

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Forelift is a nautical term that refers to the act of lifting or hauling in the forelock of a rope or cable, typically in order to adjust the direction or position of a ship's anchor or towline. It can also refer to the process of reeling in or bringing in a rope or cable hand over hand, often in a controlled manner.

Forelimb

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The forelimb refers to the front limbs of an animal, typically including the arm, forearm, and hand or paw. In humans and some other primates, the forelimb includes the upper arm, elbow, wrist, and five fingers. The forelimb is opposite to the hindlimb, and together they form the locomotor apparatus of an animal, providing mobility and supporting the animal's body.

Forelimbs

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The forelimbs refer to the limbs located in the front of an animal's body, such as the front legs of a quadruped or the arms of a primate. They are typically used for movement, grasping, and manipulating objects. In the context of human anatomy, the forelimbs include the arms, which are the upper limbs that connect the shoulder to the hand.

Forelock

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The word "forelock" refers to the hair growing from the forehead, particularly the hair that grows across the forehead, typically in front of the temples. It can also metaphorically refer to the "front" or "leading" part of something, such as "the forelock of progress".

Forelocks

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Forelocks refers to the hair on the top of the head, especially in children. It is also an old-fashioned or poetic term for the hair on the crown of the head, particularly for a child who has not yet cut their hair.

Foreman

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The foreman is an official in charge of a specific group or team, typically within an organization or company. He or she is responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of others, allocating tasks, and ensuring that the team meets its goals and objectives. The term "foreman" is often used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and agriculture, where the foreman plays a crucial role in overseeing the work process and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Foremast

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The foremast is the mainmast (or main mast) of a sailing vessel, typically located at the front of the ship. It is the tallest mast and usually carries the largest sail, often being the one that sets the course for the ship.

Foremen

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Foremen are senior workers or supervisors who are in charge of leading and organizing a team of workers in a particular task or job. They are responsible for ensuring that the work is done efficiently and effectively, and that the team members are following the proper procedures and protocols. In some industries, foremen may also be responsible for solving problems and making decisions, and may be the direct link between the workers and the management.

Forementioned

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The word "forementioned" refers to something that has been mentioned earlier, previously, or previously introduced. It is often used to indicate that something is being referred to again, to reiterate or reinforce a point that has already been made.

Foremost

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Foremost means most important or of highest priority. It can also mean situated at the front or leading part of something.

Forename

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A forename is a person's first name, as opposed to their surname or last name. It is the name that a person is given at birth or that they choose for themselves, and is often the name that is most commonly used to refer to them.

Forenames

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Forenames refer to the names given to a person at birth, which are usually used to identify them personally and distinguish them from others with the same surname.

Forenoon

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Forenoon refers to the first half of the day, typically from dawn until noon. It can also be used to describe the morning session or period of work or activity during this time.

Forensal

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Forensic refers to the application of scientific techniques and methods to aid in the investigation and prosecution of crimes, particularly in the collection and analysis of physical evidence.

Forensic

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Relating to or used in the examination and analysis of evidence in connection with the investigation of crimes, especially in a scientific manner.

Forensically

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In a scientific or detailed manner, typically in the context of medicine, law, or science. For example, "The crime scene investigation was carried out forensically, with a careful analysis of every piece of evidence."

Forensics

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Forensics refers to the application of scientific techniques and principles to the analysis of physical evidence in order to investigate and resolve crimes or legal disputes. It involves the collection, preservation, and examination of evidence, such as fingerprints, DNA, and other physical trace evidence, in order to reconstruct events and identify perpetrators. In a broader sense, forensics can also refer to the use of scientific methods to investigate and explain phenomena in any field, not just law enforcement.

Foreordain

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The verb "foreordain" means to decide or plan something beforehand, often in a predetermined or inevitable manner. It is often used to suggest that a course of events is predetermined by fate or God, and that individuals have little control over what happens.

Foreordained

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Foreordained refers to something that has been predetermined or planned beforehand, often by a higher power or fate, and is considered to be inevitable or unavoidable. It can also imply a sense of destiny or a predetermined course of events that cannot be changed or altered.

Foreordaining

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Foreordaining refers to the act of determining or deciding beforehand something that is intended to happen or come into being. It implies a sense of predetermination or inevitability, suggesting that the outcome is already fixed or predestined. In a broader sense, foreordaining can also imply a sense of fatalism or predetermination, as if events are unfolding according to a predetermined plan or destiny.

Foreordination

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Foreordination refers to the idea that certain events or outcomes were predetermined or fated to happen at a specific point in time, often by a higher power or deity. It suggests that the course of events leading up to a particular outcome was planned or ordained in advance, and that individual choices or actions were part of a larger, predetermined plan. This concept is often found in religious or philosophical context, and can be interpreted in various ways depending on one's beliefs.