--- title: F — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 31 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/31/) [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 31 [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:* Film or video recordings of an event.[↗](../../footage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old, measuring) A length measured in feet.[↗](../../footage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The news showed footage of the floods.[↗](../../footage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Police checked the CCTV footage.[↗](../../footage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched old footage of the moon landing.[↗](../../footage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The footage was shaky because it was filmed on a phone.[↗](../../footage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Behind-the-scenes footage showed how the film was made.[↗](../../footage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Footage can be edited, so always ask where it came from.[↗](../../footage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **football** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Football is a game where two teams try to kick a ball into the other team's goal; in the USA and Australia this game is called soccer.[↗](../../football/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In the USA, football means American football, played with an oval ball that is carried and thrown.[↗](../../football/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In Australia, football can mean Australian rules football (footy) or rugby.[↗](../../football/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A football is also the ball.[↗](../../football/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The football team scored 3 goals.[↗](../../football/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A football costs 12 dollars.[↗](../../football/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 22 players are on the field in a football match.[↗](../../football/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · 15 children play football.[↗](../../football/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We play football at lunchtime.[↗](../../football/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In America, football is played with an oval ball.[↗](../../football/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The football pitch was muddy after the rain.[↗](../../football/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He kicked the football over the fence.[↗](../../football/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Far and near he would go to any meetings, as football play or the like.[↗](../../football/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **footballer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A footballer is a person who plays football, especially as a job.[↗](../../footballer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In the UK and most countries, football means soccer; in the USA, Canada and parts of Australia, «football» can mean American, Canadian, Australian rules football or rugby league, so a footballer can play those games.[↗](../../footballer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My cousin wants to be a professional footballer.[↗](../../footballer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The footballer scored a header in the last minute.[↗](../../footballer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The footballers ran onto the pitch.[↗](../../footballer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A footballer needs good fitness and teamwork.[↗](../../footballer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is the best footballer in our school team.[↗](../../footballer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Famous footballers visited the children's hospital.[↗](../../footballer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **footbridge** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A narrow bridge only for people walking, not for cars.[↗](../../footbridge/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We crossed the stream on a wooden footbridge.[↗](../../footbridge/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the footbridge to get over the railway.[↗](../../footbridge/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The footbridge over the motorway keeps walkers safe.[↗](../../footbridge/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In D&T we built a footbridge out of straws.[↗](../../footbridge/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old footbridge wobbled in the wind.[↗](../../footbridge/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bikes must be walked across the footbridge.[↗](../../footbridge/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror.[↗](../../footbridge/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **footloose** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Footloose means free to go where you like and do what you want, with no responsibilities to tie you down.[↗](../../footloose/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Not settled in one place.[↗](../../footloose/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After finishing school, he was footloose and fancy-free.[↗](../../footloose/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The footloose traveller hopped from town to town.[↗](../../footloose/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She enjoyed her footloose summer before starting work.[↗](../../footloose/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Uncle Joe has always been footloose.[↗](../../footloose/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They spent a footloose week exploring the coast.[↗](../../footloose/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Without homework, I felt footloose for a day.[↗](../../footloose/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **footman** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A male servant in a grand house who wears a uniform, opens doors, serves food at table and carries messages.[↗](../../footman/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In Alice in Wonderland, the Fish-Footman brings the Duchess an invitation from the Queen to play croquet, and the Frog-Footman takes it; both wear powdered wigs.[↗](../../footman/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The footman opened the carriage door for the Queen.[↗](../../footman/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Fish-Footman handed over a letter almost as large as himself.[↗](../../footman/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Frog-Footman sat staring stupidly up at the sky.[↗](../../footman/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In the big house, footmen served dinner in white gloves.[↗](../../footman/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The footman bowed and carried in the silver tray.[↗](../../footman/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Alice knocked, but the footman would not let her in.[↗](../../footman/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The two footmen got their curls tangled together when they bowed.[↗](../../footman/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But on the way back the coachman and footman spoke to one another and said:[↗](../../footman/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **footmark** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A mark left on the ground by a foot; a footprint.[↗](../../footmark/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We followed the fox's footmarks in the snow.[↗](../../footmark/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The footmarks led down to the river.[↗](../../footmark/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain washed away all the footmarks.[↗](../../footmark/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **footnote** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A note printed at the bottom of a page, giving extra information, a source or a correction.[↗](../../footnote/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Look at footnote 7 for the meaning of this word.[↗](../../footnote/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The footnote says the spelling was changed.[↗](../../footnote/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Each footnote is printed below the line.[↗](../../footnote/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **footpath** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A footpath is a path made for people to walk on, not cars, often across fields, through parks or woods.[↗](../../footpath/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, the footpath is the pavement (US: sidewalk) — the paved path beside a road.[↗](../../footpath/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Walk on the footpath, not on the road.[↗](../../footpath/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A public footpath crosses the farmer's field.[↗](../../footpath/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Close the gate behind you on the footpath.[↗](../../footpath/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Watch out for cars backing out of driveways across the footpath.[↗](../../footpath/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The footpath follows the river to the village.[↗](../../footpath/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In Melbourne we rode our scooters on the footpath.[↗](../../footpath/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He walked through the grass without following any well-worn footpath.[↗](../../footpath/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **footprint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A footprint is a mark left by a foot or shoe on the ground, like in sand, snow or mud.[↗](../../footprint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A carbon footprint is the amount of harmful gas a person or thing adds to the air by using energy.[↗](../../footprint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A footprint can mean the space something takes up, like a building on the ground.[↗](../../footprint/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We followed the footprints in the snow.[↗](../../footprint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone left muddy footprints on the floor\![↗](../../footprint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective found a footprint by the window.[↗](../../footprint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists found dinosaur footprints in the rock.[↗](../../footprint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Walking to school reduces your carbon footprint.[↗](../../footprint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The waves washed away our footprints.[↗](../../footprint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · These footprints were made by a fox.[↗](../../footprint/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Neil Armstrong left footprints on the Moon.[↗](../../footprint/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, it is covered with footprints of blood.[↗](../../footprint/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.6.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footprint/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **footrest** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something you rest your feet on while sitting, like a small stool or a bar on a chair.[↗](../../footrest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A part on a bike, wheelchair, motorbike or pushchair where feet go.[↗](../../footrest/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My feet don't touch the floor, so I use a footrest at my desk.[↗](../../footrest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa puts his feet on the footrest after a long walk.[↗](../../footrest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wheelchair has two footrests that fold up.[↗](../../footrest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The dentist's chair has a soft footrest.[↗](../../footrest/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your feet on the footrests of the motorbike.[↗](../../footrest/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We used an old box as a footrest.[↗](../../footrest/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **footsore** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having sore or aching feet after a long walk.[↗](../../footsore/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the long hike we were all footsore.[↗](../../footsore/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The footsore soldiers rested by the river.[↗](../../footsore/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Weary and footsore, they reached the hut at dusk.[↗](../../footsore/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **footstep** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A footstep is one step that someone takes when walking.[↗](../../footstep/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A footstep is the sound of a step.[↗](../../footstep/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Follow in someone's footsteps» means do the same thing they did, such as the same job.[↗](../../footstep/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I heard footsteps on the stairs.[↗](../../footstep/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her footsteps echoed in the empty hall.[↗](../../footstep/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He followed in his dad's footsteps and became a firefighter.[↗](../../footstep/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Muddy footsteps led to the kitchen.[↗](../../footstep/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The footsteps came closer and closer.[↗](../../footstep/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby took her first footsteps.[↗](../../footstep/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Just then, the conversation was interrupted by approaching footsteps.[↗](../../footstep/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Righteousness shall go before Him, and shall make His footsteps a way.[↗](../../footstep/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.85.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstep/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.[↗](../../footstep/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.133, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstep/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherewith Thine enemies have taunted, O LORD, wherewith they have taunted the footsteps of Thine anointed.[↗](../../footstep/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.89.52, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstep/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **footstool** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A low stool or small padded seat for resting your feet on when you sit in a chair.[↗](../../footstool/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Bible, figurative) something under someone's feet, showing power: «the earth is my footstool».[↗](../../footstool/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandpa rested his feet on the footstool.[↗](../../footstool/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat slept on the footstool by the fire.[↗](../../footstool/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She sat on a footstool to read to the little ones.[↗](../../footstool/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Badger pulled up a footstool for Mole.[↗](../../footstool/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The footstool had a velvet top.[↗](../../footstool/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I stood on the footstool to reach the shelf.[↗](../../footstool/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · «The earth is my footstool,» says the Bible.[↗](../../footstool/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If you like, you may sit down on it, and be my little queen, and I will sit on the footstool."[↗](../../footstool/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Let us go into His dwelling-place; let us worship at His footstool.[↗](../../footstool/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.132.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstool/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Exalt ye the LORD our God, and prostrate yourselves at His footstool; Holy is He.[↗](../../footstool/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.99.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstool/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD saith unto my lord: 'Sit thou at My right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.'[↗](../../footstool/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.110.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../footstool/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **footwear** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Footwear means things you wear on your feet, like shoes, boots, trainers and sandals.[↗](../../footwear/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Used in shops and rules as a group word for all kinds of shoes.[↗](../../footwear/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please wear sensible footwear for the hike.[↗](../../footwear/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop sells clothes and footwear.[↗](../../footwear/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Closed footwear must be worn in the science lab.[↗](../../footwear/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Wet footwear should be left by the door.[↗](../../footwear/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Football boots are special footwear for grass.[↗](../../footwear/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Muddy footwear is not allowed in the classroom.[↗](../../footwear/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **footwork** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The way a person moves their feet, especially in sports and dancing, as in «good footwork».[↗](../../footwork/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Clever, quick actions to get out of a difficult situation, as in «some fancy footwork».[↗](../../footwork/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The striker's quick footwork fooled the defender.[↗](../../footwork/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In netball, footwork rules say you can't run with the ball.[↗](../../footwork/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dance teacher made us practise the footwork slowly.[↗](../../footwork/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Boxers skip rope to improve their footwork.[↗](../../footwork/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · With some fancy footwork, he got out of doing the washing up.[↗](../../footwork/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Good footwork helps you keep your balance.[↗](../../footwork/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (old use) A man who cares too much about his clothes and looks, and who is vain and silly about them.[↗](../../fop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fop spent an hour fixing his hair.[↗](../../fop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rudy said the stranger was a fop.[↗](../../fop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A fop always wears the newest coat.[↗](../../fop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **for** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* For shows who or what something is meant for: a present for Mum.[↗](../../for/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* For shows how long: for two hours.[↗](../../for/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* For gives a price: a pen for 3 pounds.[↗](../../for/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* For gives a reason or purpose: for fun, thanks for helping.[↗](../../for/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* For means in support of.[↗](../../for/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Are you for or against?[↗](../../for/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* For can mean «as each of»: 3 sweets for every child.[↗](../../for/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) «For real?» or «fr» means «are you serious?» or «truly»; «for ages» means a very long time; «for sure» means certainly.[↗](../../for/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) The exam voice uses «for» in stiff phrases: «for a period of», «for the purposes of», «for a consideration of» (for a price), «in exchange for».[↗](../../for/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 9:* For can show who something applies to or suits.[↗](../../for/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "It is the law for everybody."[↗](../../for/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «How many more … than» and «how many fewer … than» both ask for the difference: subtract.[↗](../../for/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Kim buys a pen for 3 pounds.[↗](../../for/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ted reads 5 pages a day for 4 days.[↗](../../for/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · This card is for you.[↗](../../for/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We waited for the bus for ten minutes.[↗](../../for/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank you for your help.[↗](../../for/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · We play football for fun.[↗](../../for/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She ran for a goal.[↗](../../for/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum bought 2 ice creams for each of us.[↗](../../for/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · waited for ages, bus never came fr[↗](../../for/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · «I got 20 out of 20.»[↗](../../for/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") «For real?»[↗](../../for/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Ted peruses 5 pages per diem for a period of 4 days; compute the aggregate number of pages perused.[↗](../../for/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Isaac was comforted for his mother.[↗](../../for/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.67, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.[↗](../../for/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · one he-goat, to make atonement for you.[↗](../../for/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.28.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · For the Leader; upon the Nehiloth.[↗](../../for/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.5.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · For the Leader; upon the Gittith.[↗](../../for/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.8.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · For the Leader; on the Sheminith.[↗](../../for/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.12.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../for/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") **forage** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) To search for food, especially as animals do in the wild.[↗](../../forage/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To search around for something: «foraged in his bag for a pen».[↗](../../forage/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (verb) To gather wild food like berries, mushrooms and herbs.[↗](../../forage/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun) Food for horses and cattle, such as grass and hay.[↗](../../forage/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Bees forage for nectar among the flowers.[↗](../../forage/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox foraged in the bins at night.[↗](../../forage/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We foraged for blackberries along the hedge.[↗](../../forage/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She foraged in her pocket for a coin.[↗](../../forage/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never eat wild mushrooms you've foraged without asking an expert.[↗](../../forage/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer stored forage for the winter.[↗](../../forage/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An Ass and a Fox went into partnership and sallied out to forage for food together.[↗](../../forage/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **forager** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A forager is an animal that searches for food, such as a bee looking for nectar or a squirrel looking for nuts.[↗](../../forager/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A forager is a person who gathers wild food like berries, mushrooms and plants.[↗](../../forager/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (history) Hunter-gatherers were foragers who lived by hunting animals and collecting wild plants before farming.[↗](../../forager/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Forager bees bring nectar back to the hive.[↗](../../forager/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Stone Age people were hunters and foragers.[↗](../../forager/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The forager filled her basket with blackberries.[↗](../../forager/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Squirrels are busy foragers in autumn.[↗](../../forager/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A good forager knows which plants are poisonous.[↗](../../forager/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ants send out foragers to find crumbs.[↗](../../forager/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/30/) **31** [32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/32/) … [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) - ← previous: [page 30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/30/) - next →: [page 32](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/32/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)