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noun, often capitalized, often attributive \ ˈef \

Definition of f

plural f's or fs play \ˈefs\

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

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Examples of f in a Sentence

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

First Known Use of f

before 12th century

f

abbreviation

Definition of f

1 failure

2 false

3 family

4 faraday

5 feast

6 female

7 feminine

8 femto-

9 fermi

10 fine

11 finish

12 fluid; fluidness

13 focal length

14 folio

[following]

and the following one

16 force

17 forte

18 fragile

19 frequency

20 from

21 full

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F

abbreviation

Definition of F

1 Fahrenheit

2 farad

3 French

4 Friday

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Examples of f in a Sentence

Water freezes at 32 degrees F.

F

symbol

Definition of F

fluorine

F Defined for English Language Learners

f

play

noun

Definition of f for English Language Learners

: the sixth letter of the English alphabet
: a musical note or key referred to by the letter F : the fourth tone of a C-major scale
: a grade that is given to a student who is doing very poor work

F Defined for Kids

f

play

noun, often capitalized \ ˈef \

Definition of f for Students

plural f's or fs \ˈefs\

1 :the sixth letter of the English alphabet

2 :a grade that shows a student's work is failing

3 :a musical note referred to by the letter F

f.

abbreviation

Definition of f. for Students

female

F

abbreviation

Definition of F for Students

1 Fahrenheit

2 false

Medical Dictionary

f

abbreviation

medical Definition of f

1 farad

2 father

3 female

4 foot

5 formula

f

symbol

medical Definition of f

1 faraday

2 focal length

3 function

F

abbreviation

medical Definition of F

1 Fahrenheit

2 French

F

symbol

medical Definition of F

fluorine

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