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- pronunciation:
- for
teI
[or]
fort
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill.
His forte as a baker is making delectable chocolate desserts.Witty dialogue is the author's forte.- synonyms:
- long suit, métier, skill, specialty, strength, talent
- similar words:
- aptitude, bag, bent, cup of tea, endowment, faculty, genius, gift, knack, meat, proficiency, thing
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definition 2: |
a sword blade's stronger part, from the base to the middle. (Cf. foible.)
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related words: |
ability, calling, talent |
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