f

¹f

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈef\

plural f's or fs\ˈefs\

Definition of F

1

a : the 6th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic f

2

: the fourth tone of a C-major scale

3

: a graphic device for reproducing the letter f

4

: one designated f especially as the sixth in order or class

5

a : a grade rating a student's work as failing b : one graded or rated with an F

6

: something shaped like the letter F

Examples of F

1. The word “foot” begins with an f.
2. The word “foot” begins with f.
3. I got an F on the test.

First Known Use of F

before 12th century

Rhymes with F

chef, clef, deaf, ef, kef, lev, ref, teff