--- title: F — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 29 description: The 906 words of the English dictionary under F, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/29/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / F # F — The English dictionary · page 29 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* (UK, Australia) A flyover is a bridge that carries one road over another road or railway.[↗](../../flyover/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US) A flyover, also flypast (UK), is a planned flight of aircraft low over a place for a show or ceremony.[↗](../../flyover/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US informal) «Flyover country» is a joking name for the middle states of the USA that people fly over between the coasts.[↗](../../flyover/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bus went over the flyover into town.[↗](../../flyover/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The skateboarders met under the flyover.[↗](../../flyover/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (US) Jets did a flyover at the football game.[↗](../../flyover/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new flyover stops traffic jams at the junction.[↗](../../flyover/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the UK, the Red Arrows do a flypast, which Americans call a flyover.[↗](../../flyover/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We could see the river from the top of the flyover.[↗](../../flyover/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **flytrap** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A flytrap, or Venus flytrap, is a plant whose leaves snap shut like jaws to catch flies and other insects, which it then digests.[↗](../../flytrap/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A flytrap can also be any device that catches flies, like a sticky strip.[↗](../../flytrap/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (slang, humorous) «Flytrap» can jokingly mean a person's open mouth.[↗](../../flytrap/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Venus flytrap snapped shut on the fly.[↗](../../flytrap/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Flytraps catch insects because their soil has few nutrients.[↗](../../flytrap/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't poke the flytrap with your finger — it wastes its energy.[↗](../../flytrap/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class grew a flytrap on the windowsill.[↗](../../flytrap/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The trap reopens after about a week once the insect is digested.[↗](../../flytrap/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad hung a sticky flytrap in the kitchen.[↗](../../flytrap/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «Shut your flytrap!» said the cartoon pirate rudely.[↗](../../flytrap/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **foal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A foal is a baby horse, donkey or zebra.[↗](../../foal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* When a mare foals, she gives birth to a foal.[↗](../../foal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The foal stood up on wobbly legs.[↗](../../foal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The mare and her foal grazed in the field.[↗](../../foal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A foal can walk soon after it is born.[↗](../../foal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The zebra foal stayed close to its mother.[↗](../../foal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The mare foaled during the night.[↗](../../foal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The foal had long, thin legs.[↗](../../foal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A young male foal is a colt, and a young female is a filly.[↗](../../foal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Dost thou see anything now?’ said the Foal.[↗](../../foal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · thirty milch camels and their colts, forty kine and ten bulls, twenty she-asses and ten foals.[↗](../../foal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.32.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine; he washeth his garments in wine, and his vesture in the blood of grapes; (Torah GEN.49.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foal/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion, shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy king cometh unto thee, he is triumphant, and victorious, lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.[↗](../../foal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEC.9.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foal/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **foam** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A mass of many tiny bubbles on top of a liquid or made by mixing air into something, like the foam on the sea, on a bath or on a milkshake.[↗](../../foam/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A soft, light material full of tiny holes, used for cushions, mattresses, packaging and toys: foam rubber.[↗](../../foam/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb, to make or be covered with bubbles.[↗](../../foam/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To foam with rage means to be very angry, as if bubbling at the mouth.[↗](../../foam/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The waves left white foam on the sand.[↗](../../foam/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The bath foam smelled of strawberries.[↗](../../foam/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My toothpaste foams up when I brush.[↗](../../foam/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire fighters sprayed foam on the burning car.[↗](../../foam/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new sofa has foam cushions.[↗](../../foam/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The baking soda and vinegar foamed out of the bottle.[↗](../../foam/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We used foam blocks to build a tower in PE.[↗](../../foam/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The glass was packed in foam so it wouldn't break.[↗](../../foam/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Off he tore after the carriage, foaming with rage.[↗](../../foam/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Curd of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and he-goats, with the kidney-fat of wheat; and of the blood of the grape thou drankest foaming wine.[↗](../../foam/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foam/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · In that day sing ye of her: 'A vineyard of foaming wine!'[↗](../../foam/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.27.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foam/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · As for Samaria, her king is cut off, as foam upon the water.[↗](../../foam/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.10.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foam/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou hast trodden the sea with Thy horses, the foaming of mighty waters.[↗](../../foam/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.3.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foam/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **foamy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Foamy means covered with foam or full of tiny bubbles.[↗](../../foamy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The waves were white and foamy.[↗](../../foamy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The shampoo made my hair all foamy.[↗](../../foamy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad likes foamy milk in his coffee.[↗](../../foamy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Vinegar and baking soda make a foamy mess.[↗](../../foamy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bath was full of foamy bubbles.[↗](../../foamy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The horse's mouth was foamy after the race.[↗](../../foamy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Stir the mixture until it is light and foamy.[↗](../../foamy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **focus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To focus means to give all your attention to one thing.[↗](../../focus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The focus is the main thing people are paying attention to.[↗](../../focus/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To focus a camera, eyes or a lens means to adjust it so you see clearly and sharply.[↗](../../focus/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In focus means clear and sharp; out of focus means blurry.[↗](../../focus/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In science, the focus is the point where rays of light meet after passing through a lens.[↗](../../focus/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Focus on the question before you answer.[↗](../../focus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn off the TV so you can focus on your homework.[↗](../../focus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The photo is out of focus.[↗](../../focus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn the knob to focus the microscope.[↗](../../focus/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The focus of today's lesson is fractions.[↗](../../focus/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A magnifying glass can focus sunlight and burn paper.[↗](../../focus/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She stayed focused for the whole test.[↗](../../focus/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My eyes took a moment to focus in the dark.[↗](../../focus/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fodder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fodder is food such as hay, straw or grain given to farm animals like cows, horses and sheep.[↗](../../fodder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Fodder is material that is easily used for a particular purpose, often without much thought: «gossip fodder», «fodder for jokes».[↗](../../fodder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Cannon fodder» means soldiers treated as if their lives do not matter.[↗](../../fodder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The farmer stores fodder in the barn for winter.[↗](../../fodder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hay is the main fodder for horses.[↗](../../fodder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The mistake became fodder for jokes online.[↗](../../fodder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The celebrity's outfit was fodder for gossip.[↗](../../fodder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Many soldiers in 1916 were treated as cannon fodder.[↗](../../fodder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Turnips are grown as winter fodder.[↗](../../fodder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Yes; but I must have a good stable and most excellent fodder for my horse,’ said he.[↗](../../fodder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?[↗](../../fodder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.6.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fodder/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · So he brought him into his house, and gave the asses fodder; and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.[↗](../../fodder/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.19.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fodder/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **foe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A foe is an enemy, someone who wants to harm or beat you.[↗](../../foe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Do not give up friends for foes.[↗](../../foe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · They snatched spears and shields from their foes.[↗](../../foe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Three foes: the liver and the gall and the tongue.[↗](../../foe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../foe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.[↗](../../foe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.27.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · But the multitude of thy foes shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones as chaff that passeth away; yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly — (Prophets ISA.29.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **fog** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see.[↗](../../fog/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A state of confusion.[↗](../../fog/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "in a fog".[↗](../../fog/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb, to become covered with tiny drops of water so you cannot see through it.[↗](../../fog/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "My glasses fogged up."[↗](../../fog/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fog was so thick we couldn't see the house.[↗](../../fog/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Drivers must slow down in fog.[↗](../../fog/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ship sounded its foghorn.[↗](../../fog/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My glasses fogged up when I came inside.[↗](../../fog/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bathroom mirror fogs up after a shower.[↗](../../fog/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear bright clothes on foggy mornings.[↗](../../fog/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "If the fog would only clear away!" he said.[↗](../../fog/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **foggy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Foggy means full of fog, a thick cloud near the ground that makes it hard to see.[↗](../../foggy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Foggy can describe a mind or memory that is unclear: «I haven't the foggiest idea» means I don't know at all.[↗](../../foggy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was a cold and foggy morning.[↗](../../foggy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We couldn't see the bridge because it was so foggy.[↗](../../foggy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Drivers must slow down in foggy weather.[↗](../../foggy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My glasses went foggy when I came inside.[↗](../../foggy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The ship's horn sounded through the foggy night.[↗](../../foggy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I haven't the foggiest idea where my shoe is.[↗](../../foggy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My memory of that day is a bit foggy.[↗](../../foggy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is nearly always foggy at Novastoshnah, except when the sun comes out and makes everything look all pearly and rainbow-colored for a little while.[↗](../../foggy/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **foil** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Metal, usually aluminium, made into a very thin sheet, used to wrap and cook food.[↗](../../foil/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* As a verb, to stop someone from doing a bad plan.[↗](../../foil/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The police foiled the robbery."[↗](../../foil/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A light thin sword used in the sport of fencing.[↗](../../foil/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Wrap the sandwiches in foil.[↗](../../foil/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cover the dish with foil and bake it.[↗](../../foil/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never put foil in the microwave.[↗](../../foil/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective foiled the thief's plan.[↗](../../foil/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · "Foiled again!" shouted the villain.[↗](../../foil/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Foil is a good conductor of electricity.[↗](../../foil/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Once more she went to her Fairy-godmother who, astonished that her plan had been foiled, now told her to ask for another gown the colour of the moon.[↗](../../foil/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **fold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To fold is to bend paper or cloth so one part lies over another.[↗](../../fold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To fold your arms is to cross them over your chest.[↗](../../fold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A fold is a line or crease made by folding.[↗](../../fold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A fold is also a pen for sheep.[↗](../../fold/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To fold can mean a business closes.[↗](../../fold/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Fold can be added to a number to mean that many times over, as in twofold, which means double.[↗](../../fold/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fold the paper in half.[↗](../../fold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She folds 20 shirts.[↗](../../fold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After 3 folds there are 8 layers.[↗](../../fold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Fold the square into 4 equal parts.[↗](../../fold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fold the paper along the line of symmetry.[↗](../../fold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We folded paper cranes in art class.[↗](../../fold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He folded his arms and frowned.[↗](../../fold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Please fold your clothes and put them away.[↗](../../fold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The shepherd brought the sheep back to the fold.[↗](../../fold/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Planudes has been exposed to a two-fold accusation.[↗](../../fold/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Issachar is a large-boned ass, couching down between the sheep-folds.[↗](../../fold/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · and Beth-nimrah, and Beth-haran; fortified cities, and folds for sheep.[↗](../../fold/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.32.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.'[↗](../../fold/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.32.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the sea-coast shall be pastures, even meadows for shepherds, and folds for flocks.[↗](../../fold/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEP.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he-goats out of thy folds.[↗](../../fold/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.50.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep' — (Writings PRO.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fold/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **foliage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The leaves of a plant or many trees, all together.[↗](../../foliage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The bird hid in the thick foliage.[↗](../../foliage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Autumn foliage in Canada is red and orange.[↗](../../foliage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Giraffes eat foliage from tall trees.[↗](../../foliage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The garden has plants with silver foliage.[↗](../../foliage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The tiger's stripes blend into the foliage.[↗](../../foliage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We drew the foliage with three shades of green.[↗](../../foliage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A gust of wind swept through the foliage, and the leaves fell in a shower.[↗](../../foliage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.[↗](../../foliage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.11.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../foliage/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **folk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Folk means people, especially ordinary people: «country folk», «old folk».[↗](../../folk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Your folks are your parents or family: «my folks».[↗](../../folk/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) «Folks» is a friendly way to speak to a group of people: «Hi, folks!».[↗](../../folk/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Folk, or folk music, is traditional music of a place, passed down by ordinary people, or modern songs in that style.[↗](../../folk/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Folk describes old customs and stories of ordinary people: a folk tale, folk dance.[↗](../../folk/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We read a Russian folk tale about a clever girl and a witch.[↗](../../folk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old folk in the village remembered the big storm.[↗](../../folk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My folks are picking me up after school.[↗](../../folk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «Right, folks, line up please!» said the coach.[↗](../../folk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Granny loves Irish folk music with fiddles and pipes.[↗](../../folk/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We learned a folk dance from Scotland.[↗](../../folk/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Kind folk helped us push the car.[↗](../../folk/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Many folk tales begin «Once upon a time».[↗](../../folk/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Esau said: 'Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me.'[↗](../../folk/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") And he said: 'What needeth it? let me find favour in the sight of my lord.'[↗](../../folk/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.33.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../folk/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The rock-badgers are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the crags; (Writings PRO.30.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../folk/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou didst crush the heads of leviathan, Thou gavest him to be food to the folk inhabiting the wilderness.[↗](../../folk/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.74.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../folk/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **folklore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Folklore is the old stories, songs and beliefs of a people, passed down by word of mouth.[↗](../../folklore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In this way I have been enabled to collect and verify the folklore included in this volume.[↗](../../folklore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Folklore, legends, myths and fairy tales have followed childhood through the ages.[↗](../../folklore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **folks** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (informal) Folks means people, especially ordinary people: «Folks round here are friendly».[↗](../../folks/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Your folks are your parents or family: «I'll ask my folks».[↗](../../folks/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) Folks is a friendly word to talk to a group: «That's all, folks!».[↗](../../folks/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Folk (adjective) describes traditional music, stories and dances of ordinary people, as in folk songs and folk tales.[↗](../../folks/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Hi, folks, welcome to the show\![↗](../../folks/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll ask my folks if I can come to the sleepover.[↗](../../folks/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · That's all, folks\![↗](../../folks/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Old folks love it when we sing at the care home.[↗](../../folks/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The folks next door have a new puppy.[↗](../../folks/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Okay, folks, line up quietly.[↗](../../folks/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We read folk tales from Ireland and Ghana.[↗](../../folks/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · My grandma's folks came from Scotland.[↗](../../folks/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I work for quite common folks,’ says his master.[↗](../../folks/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/28/) **29** [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/30/) … [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) - ← previous: [page 28](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/28/) - next →: [page 30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/30/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)