| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. [3 definitions] |
| forsythia |
any of several wild or cultivated early-blooming shrubs bearing bright yellow flowers that bloom along the length of long, thin branches. |
| fort |
a fortified building or position used by military troops for protection and defense. [2 definitions] |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. [2 definitions] |
| forte2 |
in music, loud and forceful. [3 definitions] |
| fortepiano |
an eighteenth-century version of the pianoforte, having a smaller keyboard and more delicate sound. |
| forte-piano |
loud and then immediately soft (used as a musical direction). |
| forth |
forward or onward in time or space. [3 definitions] |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. [4 definitions] |
| for the most part |
to a large degree; usually. |
| for the present |
at least at this moment, though perhaps not afterwards. |
| for the time being |
just for now; for a short time only. |
| forthright |
outspoken and to the point. [2 definitions] |
| forthwith |
without delay or hesitation; immediately. |
| fortieth |
indicating rank or position between thirty-ninth and forty-first. [3 definitions] |
| fortification |
a fortified place or defensive structure, such as a castle or fort. [3 definitions] |
| fortify |
to provide with fortifications, as against military attack. [5 definitions] |
| fortissimo |
in music, very loud. [3 definitions] |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| fortnight |
fourteen nights and days; two weeks. |
| fortnightly |
occurring or appearing every two weeks. [3 definitions] |