Oxford 3000 Words Starting with F – Complete List with Meanings & Quizzes

face noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the front part of your head.

Example: She washed her face.

Short meaning (verb): to deal with or confront something.

Example: He had to face the truth.

facility noun

Short meaning: a place or service built for a specific purpose.

Example: The city has excellent sports facilities.

fact noun

Short meaning: something that is known to be true.

Example: It’s a fact that water boils at 100°C.

factor noun

Short meaning: something that affects a result or situation.

Example: Price was a major factor in my decision.

factory noun

Short meaning: a building where products are made in large quantities.

Example: The toys are made in a factory overseas.

fail verb

Short meaning: to not succeed in doing something.

Example: He failed the driving test.

failure noun

Short meaning: lack of success or something that does not work properly.

Example: The project was a complete failure.

faint adjective / verb

Short meaning (adj): very weak or not clear.

Example: She heard a faint noise outside.

Short meaning (verb): to suddenly lose consciousness.

fair adjective / adverb / noun

Short meaning (adj): treating people equally; reasonable.

Example: That was a fair decision.

Short meaning (noun): an outdoor event with rides, games, or stalls.

fairly adverb

Short meaning: quite; to some degree.

Example: The task was fairly simple.

faith noun

Short meaning: strong trust or belief in someone or something.

Example: She has great faith in her team.

faithful adjective

Short meaning: remaining loyal and supportive.

Example: He is a faithful friend.

faithfully adverb

Short meaning: in a loyal, accurate, or sincere way.

Example: He served the company faithfully for years.

fall verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to drop or move downward without control.

Example: Be careful—you might fall.

Short meaning (noun): the act of falling; also another word for “autumn.”

false adjective

Short meaning: not true; incorrect.

Example: The rumor turned out to be false.

fame noun

Short meaning: the state of being known by many people.

Example: The movie brought her sudden fame.

familiar adjective

Short meaning: well known or easily recognized.

Example: Her voice sounded familiar.

family noun

Short meaning: a group of people related to each other, especially parents and children.

Example: She visits her family every weekend.

famous adjective

Short meaning: known by many people; well-known.

Example: Paris is famous for its art and culture.

fan noun

Short meaning 1: a person who likes or supports someone or something.

Short meaning 2: a device that moves air.

Example: She’s a big fan of the band.

fancy verb / adjective

Short meaning (verb): to want or feel like doing something.

Example: Do you fancy a walk?

Short meaning (adj): expensive, decorative, or stylish.

far adverb / adjective

Short meaning: at or to a great distance.

Example: The school is not far from here.

farm noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): land used for growing food or raising animals.

Example: They live on a large farm.

Short meaning (verb): to grow crops or raise animals.

farmer noun

Short meaning: a person who grows crops or raises animals for food.

Example: The farmer works from early morning.

farming noun

Short meaning: the work of growing crops or raising animals.

Example: Farming is common in rural areas.

farther adverb / adjective

Short meaning: at or to a greater distance (comparative of “far”).

Example: The shop is farther down the road.

farthest adjective / adverb

Short meaning: at the greatest distance (superlative of “far”).

Example: He lives at the farthest end of the village.

fashion noun

Short meaning: a popular style, especially in clothes and appearance.

Example: The fashion changes every season.

fashionable adjective

Short meaning: popular or stylish at a particular time.

Example: She wore a fashionable jacket.

fast adjective / adverb

Short meaning: moving or happening quickly.

Example: This computer is very fast.

fasten verb

Short meaning: to close or attach something securely.

Example: Please fasten your seatbelt.

fat adjective / noun

Short meaning (adj): weighing more than is healthy; not thin.

Short meaning (noun): a substance in foods and in the body.

Example: This cheese has a lot of fat.

father noun

Short meaning: a male parent.

Example: My father taught me to ride a bike.

fault noun

Short meaning: responsibility for a mistake or problem.

Example: It’s not your fault.

favor noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a kind or helpful act.

Short meaning (verb): to prefer or support someone or something.

Example: Can you do me a favor?

favorite adjective / noun

Short meaning: liked more than others; preferred.

Example: Blue is my favorite color.

fear noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the feeling of being afraid.

Short meaning (verb): to be afraid of something.

Example: Many people have a fear of flying.

feather noun

Short meaning: one of the soft, light parts that cover a bird’s body.

Example: The bird dropped a small feather.

feature noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): an important or noticeable part of something.

Short meaning (verb): to include someone or something as a special part.

Example: The main feature of the phone is its camera.

February noun

Short meaning: the second month of the year.

Example: Her birthday is in February.

federal adjective

Short meaning: relating to a national government rather than local governments.

Example: This is a federal tax rule.

fee noun

Short meaning: money you pay for a service or the right to do something.

Example: There is a small registration fee.

feed verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to give food to a person or animal.

Short meaning (noun): food for animals or a stream of updates (like a news feed).

Example: She has to feed the cat twice a day.

feel verb

Short meaning: to experience an emotion or physical sensation.

Example: I feel tired after the long journey.

feeling noun

Short meaning: an emotion, opinion, or physical sensation.

Example: She had a strange feeling about the place.

fellow noun / adjective

Short meaning (noun): someone who is in the same situation, group, or activity as you.

Short meaning (adj): having the same job, interest, or situation.

Example: He spoke to his fellow students.

female adjective / noun

Short meaning (adj): relating to women or girls; not male.

Short meaning (noun): a woman, girl, or female animal.

Example: The company has many female managers.

fence noun

Short meaning: a structure that surrounds or separates an area of land.

Example: They built a fence around the garden.

festival noun

Short meaning: a special event or period of celebration, often with music, performances, or traditions.

Example: The city holds a music festival every summer.

fever noun

Short meaning: a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually because of illness.

Example: He stayed home with a high fever.

few determiner / pronoun / adjective

Short meaning: not many; a small number of people or things.

Example: Only a few students came to the meeting.

field noun

Short meaning: an open area of land, or a particular area of study or work.

Example: She works in the field of medicine.

fight verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to use force or argue strongly against someone or something.

Short meaning (noun): a violent or verbal struggle.

Example: They had to fight for their rights.

figure noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a number, a person, or a shape.

Short meaning (verb): to understand or decide something; to “figure out.”

Example: She is an important figure in science.

file noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a collection of information stored on a computer or in a folder.

Short meaning (verb): to officially record or submit a document.

Example: He saved the report as a PDF file.

fill verb

Short meaning: to make something full, or to write information in a form.

Example: Please fill the bottle with water.

fill up phrasal verb

Short meaning: to make something completely full.

Example: They stopped to fill up the car with fuel.

film noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a movie or motion picture.

Short meaning (verb): to record something on video.

Example: They watched a film last night.

final adjective / noun

Short meaning (adj): happening at the end; last.

Short meaning (noun): the last game, test, or part of something.

Example: They reached the final stage of the project.

finally adverb

Short meaning: after a long time or at the end of a process.

Example: We finally arrived home after midnight.

finance noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the management of money and financial resources.

Short meaning (verb): to provide money for something.

Example: The bank agreed to finance the project.

financial adjective

Short meaning: related to money, banking, or financial matters.

Example: They received financial support from the organization.

find verb

Short meaning: to discover, locate, or get something.

Example: I can't find my keys.

find out phrasal verb

Short meaning: to learn or discover information.

Example: They found out the truth later.

fine adjective / adverb

Short meaning (adj): good or acceptable in quality.

Short meaning (adv): in a satisfactory or good way.

Example: Everything will be fine.

finely adverb

Short meaning: into very small pieces or with delicate detail.

Example: Finely chop the onions.

finger noun

Short meaning: one of the five long parts on each hand.

Example: She wore a ring on her finger.

finish verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to complete something.

Short meaning (noun): the end or final part of something.

Example: They will finish the project tomorrow.

finished adjective

Short meaning: completed or done.

Example: The job is finished.

fire noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the flames and heat from burning.

Short meaning (verb): to dismiss someone from their job.

Example: The fire spread quickly.

firm adjective / noun

Short meaning (adj): solid or strong; not easily changed.

Short meaning (noun): a business company.

Example: They made a firm decision.

firmly adverb

Short meaning: in a strong, steady, or secure way.

Example: She held the railing firmly.

first adjective / adverb / noun

Short meaning: coming before all others in time or order.

Example: She finished first in the race.

fish noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): an animal that lives in water and breathes through gills.

Short meaning (verb): to catch fish.

Example: They saw many colorful fish.

fishing noun

Short meaning: the activity of catching fish.

Example: He enjoys fishing on weekends.

fit adjective / verb / noun

Short meaning (adj): suitable or the right size; healthy.

Short meaning (verb): to be the right size or shape for something.

Example: The shoes don’t fit me.

fix verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to repair something or solve a problem.

Short meaning (noun): a difficult situation or solution.

Example: They need to fix the computer.

fixed adjective

Short meaning: not changing; set or firm.

Example: They agreed on a fixed price.

flag noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a piece of cloth used as a symbol of a country or group.

Short meaning (verb): to signal or mark something for attention.

Example: They raised the national flag.

flame noun

Short meaning: the bright, hot part of a fire.

Example: The flames rose high.

flash noun / verb

Short meaning: a sudden bright light or a quick moment of something.

Example: The camera flashed.

flat adjective / noun

Short meaning (adj): smooth and level; not curved or raised.

Short meaning (noun): an apartment (UK).

Example: The land here is very flat.

flavor noun

Short meaning: the taste of food or drink.

Example: Chocolate is my favorite flavor.

flesh noun

Short meaning: the soft parts of the body between the skin and bones.

Example: The wound cut deep into the flesh.

flight noun

Short meaning: a journey by air.

Example: The flight was delayed.

float verb

Short meaning: to stay on the surface of water or move lightly in the air.

Example: The boat began to float.

flood noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a large amount of water covering normally dry land.

Short meaning (verb): to cover an area with water.

Example: The river flooded the fields.

floor noun

Short meaning: the surface you walk on inside a building.

Example: The floor was covered with dust.

flour noun

Short meaning: a powder made from grain, used in baking.

Example: Add some flour to the bowl.

flow noun / verb

Short meaning (verb): to move smoothly in a continuous stream.

Short meaning (noun): the movement of something in a steady line.

Example: The river flows into the sea.

flower noun

Short meaning: the colorful part of a plant where seeds form.

Example: The garden is full of flowers.

flu noun

Short meaning: an illness like a bad cold, with fever and body aches.

Example: He stayed home because he had the flu.

fly verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft.

Short meaning (noun): a small insect with wings.

Example: Birds can fly long distances.

flying adjective / noun

Short meaning: moving through the air; relating to air travel.

Example: She has a fear of flying.

focus noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the center of attention or activity.

Short meaning (verb): to give attention to something.

Example: Try to focus on your work.

fold verb / noun

Short meaning (verb): to bend something so that one part covers another.

Short meaning (noun): a line or mark where something has been bent.

Example: Fold the paper in half.

folding adjective

Short meaning: able to be folded into a smaller shape.

Example: We bought a folding chair.

folk noun / adjective

Short meaning (noun): people in general.

Short meaning (adj): relating to traditional culture or music.

Example: Folk music has deep cultural roots.

follow verb

Short meaning: to go after someone or something; to pay attention to or understand something.

Example: Please follow the rules.

following adjective / preposition / noun

Short meaning: coming after something in time or order.

Example: The following day, they returned.

food noun

Short meaning: things people or animals eat to stay alive.

Example: Italian food is popular worldwide.

foot noun

Short meaning: the lowest part of the leg that you stand on.

Example: He injured his left foot.

football noun

Short meaning: a sport played with a ball and two teams.

Example: They watched a football match.

for preposition

Short meaning: used to show purpose, reason, duration, or support.

Example: This gift is for you.

force noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): physical strength or power.

Short meaning (verb): to make someone do something.

Example: They used force to open the door.

forecast noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a prediction of future events, especially weather.

Short meaning (verb): to predict something will happen.

Example: The weather forecast says it will rain.

foreign adjective

Short meaning: from or belonging to another country.

Example: She studies foreign languages.

forest noun

Short meaning: a large area covered mainly with trees.

Example: They hiked through the forest.

forever adverb

Short meaning: for all time; always.

Example: This memory will stay with me forever.

forget verb

Short meaning: to fail to remember something.

Example: Don’t forget your keys.

forgive verb

Short meaning: to stop being angry with someone who has hurt you.

Example: She forgave him for the mistake.

fork noun

Short meaning: a tool with two or more points used for eating or lifting food.

Example: Use a fork to eat the salad.

form noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a document with spaces to write information.

Short meaning (verb): to create or shape something.

Example: You must fill out this form.

formal adjective

Short meaning: done in an official or proper way; not casual.

Example: The event requires formal clothing.

former adjective

Short meaning: previous; from an earlier time.

Example: The former president gave a speech.

formerly adverb

Short meaning: in the past; previously.

Example: The building was formerly a school.

formula noun

Short meaning: a set method or rule for doing something; a mathematical or chemical expression.

Example: The formula for water is H₂O.

fortune noun

Short meaning: luck or a very large amount of money.

Example: She made a fortune from her business.

forward adverb / adjective

Short meaning (adverb): toward the front or ahead.

Short meaning (adjective): directed toward the future or progress.

Example: Please move forward.

found verb

Short meaning: to start or establish something such as an organization.

Example: The school was founded in 1950.

foundation noun

Short meaning: the base or beginning of something; also a charitable organization.

Example: Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.

frame noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a structure that gives shape or support.

Short meaning (verb): to create or shape something; also to wrongly blame someone.

Example: He put the photo in a wooden frame.

free adjective / adverb / verb

Short meaning (adj): costing nothing or not restricted.

Short meaning (verb): to release something or someone.

Example: The service is completely free.

freedom noun

Short meaning: the right to act, speak, or think without restriction.

Example: Everyone values personal freedom.

freely adverb

Short meaning: without restriction or difficulty; openly.

Example: He spoke freely about his experiences.

freeze verb

Short meaning: to turn to ice or to stop completely.

Example: Water freezes at 0°C.

frequent adjective

Short meaning: happening often or regularly.

Example: He is a frequent visitor to the library.

frequently adverb

Short meaning: happening many times or regularly.

Example: The buses run frequently.

fresh adjective

Short meaning: newly made, clean, or not tired.

Example: We bought fresh vegetables today.

freshly adverb

Short meaning: recently or just made.

Example: The bread was freshly baked.

Friday noun

Short meaning: the day of the week after Thursday.

Example: The meeting is on Friday.

friend noun

Short meaning: someone you know, like, and trust.

Example: She is my best friend.

friendly adjective

Short meaning: behaving in a kind and pleasant way.

Example: The staff were very friendly.

friendship noun

Short meaning: a relationship between people who are friends.

Example: Their friendship has lasted for years.

frighten verb

Short meaning: to make someone feel afraid.

Example: The noise frightened the children.

frightened adjective

Short meaning: feeling afraid.

Example: She looked frightened during the storm.

frightening adjective

Short meaning: causing fear or worry.

Example: It was a frightening experience.

from preposition

Short meaning: showing the starting point of something.

Example: She traveled from London to Paris.

front noun / adjective

Short meaning (noun): the part or side that faces forward.

Short meaning (adjective): located at the front.

Example: The front of the building is glass.

frozen adjective

Short meaning: turned into ice or preserved by freezing.

Example: She bought frozen vegetables.

fruit noun

Short meaning: the sweet, edible part of a plant.

Example: Fruit is important for a healthy diet.

fry verb

Short meaning: to cook food in hot oil.

Example: She will fry some eggs for breakfast.

fuel noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): a material that produces energy when burned.

Short meaning (verb): to supply with fuel or to make something stronger.

Example: The car ran out of fuel.

full adjective

Short meaning: containing as much as possible; not empty.

Example: The glass is full of water.

fully adverb

Short meaning: completely; entirely.

Example: She is fully responsible for the project.

fun noun / adjective

Short meaning (noun): enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure.

Short meaning (adjective): enjoyable and entertaining.

Example: The party was great fun.

function noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): the purpose or role of something.

Short meaning (verb): to work or operate as expected.

Example: The machine is not functioning properly.

fund noun / verb

Short meaning (noun): money saved or provided for a specific purpose.

Short meaning (verb): to provide money for something.

Example: The project was funded by donations.

fundamental adjective / noun

Short meaning (adjective): basic and essential; forming the foundation.

Short meaning (noun): a basic principle or rule.

Example: Honesty is a fundamental value.

funeral noun

Short meaning: a ceremony held when someone is buried or cremated.

Example: Many people attended the funeral.

funny adjective

Short meaning: causing laughter; humorous.

Example: That movie was really funny.

fur noun

Short meaning: the thick, soft hair covering the bodies of some animals.

Example: The cat’s fur is very soft.

furniture noun (uncountable)

Short meaning: large movable objects you use in a home or office.

Example: We bought new furniture for the living room.

further adverb / adjective

Short meaning (adverb): to a greater degree; more.

Short meaning (adjective): additional; extra.

Example: Contact us for further details.

furthest adjective / adverb

Short meaning: at or to the greatest distance.

Example: The furthest house is near the river.

future noun / adjective

Short meaning (noun): the time that is to come.

Short meaning (adjective): happening or existing later.

Example: She is planning for her future.