Words Starting With FOR
Here's the list of all the 1140 Words Starting With FOR in the English Language.
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| forum | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
| form | 1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something 2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality More Definitions → |
| format | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. the general appearance of a publication More Definitions → |
| force | 1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means 2. urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate More Definitions → |
| foreign | 1. not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something 2. not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source More Definitions → |
| forward | 1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit 2. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey More Definitions → |
| former | 1. the first of two or the first mentioned of two 2. referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several) More Definitions → |
| forest | 1. establish a forest on previously unforested land 2. the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area More Definitions → |
| ford | 1. cross a river where it's shallow 2. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded More Definitions → |
| fort | 1. gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense 2. enclose by or as if by a fortification More Definitions → |
| forgot | 1. dismiss from the mind; stop remembering 2. be unable to remember More Definitions → |
| forced | 1. produced by or subjected to forcing 2. forced or compelled More Definitions → |
| forecast | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop 2. predict in advance More Definitions → |
| forget | 1. dismiss from the mind; stop remembering 2. be unable to remember More Definitions → |
| formal | 1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire 2. a gown for evening wear More Definitions → |
| formula | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
| forth | 1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) 2. forward in time or order or degree More Definitions → |
| formed | 1. having or given a form or shape More Definitions → |
| formation | 1. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
| forever | 1. for a limitless time 2. for a very long or seemingly endless time More Definitions → |
| forgotten | 1. not noticed inadvertently 2. dismiss from the mind; stop remembering More Definitions → |
| fortune | 1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another 2. a large amount of wealth or prosperity More Definitions → |
| formerly | 1. at a previous time More Definitions → |
| forestry | 1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber More Definitions → |
| fork | 1. cutlery used for serving and eating food 2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
| forty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four 2. being ten more than thirty More Definitions → |
| formatting | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. set (printed matter) into a specific format More Definitions → |
| forbidden | 1. command against 2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible More Definitions → |
| forge | 1. create by hammering 2. make a copy of with the intent to deceive More Definitions → |
| forwarding | 1. the act of sending on to another destination 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
| forthcoming | 1. at ease in talking to others 2. of the relatively near future More Definitions → |
| formulation | 1. a substance prepared according to a formula 2. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally More Definitions → |
| formally | 1. with official authorization 2. in a formal manner More Definitions → |
| forensic | 1. of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument 2. used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law More Definitions → |
| fortunately | 1. by good fortune More Definitions → |
| formatted | 1. set (printed matter) into a specific format 2. determine the arrangement of (data) for storage and display (in computer science) More Definitions → |
| foreclosure | 1. the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default More Definitions → |
| forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
| forgive | 1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness 2. absolve from payment More Definitions → |
| fortunate | 1. supremely favored 2. presaging good fortune More Definitions → |
| formulated | 1. devised; developed according to an orderly plan More Definitions → |
| foregoing | 1. especially of writing or speech; going before More Definitions → |
| foremost | 1. ranking above all others 2. preceding all others in spatial position More Definitions → |
| fortress | 1. a fortified defensive structure More Definitions → |
| forgiveness | 1. compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive 2. the act of excusing a mistake or offense More Definitions → |
| forged | 1. reproduced fraudulently More Definitions → |
| fore | 1. situated at or toward the bow of a vessel 2. near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane More Definitions → |
| forwards | 1. at or to or toward the front; forward 2. in a forward direction More Definitions → |
| formulate | 1. elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses 2. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort More Definitions → |
| foreman | 1. a person who exercises control over workers 2. a man who is foreperson of a jury More Definitions → |
| forefront | 1. the part in the front or nearest the viewer 2. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field More Definitions → |
| forte | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly More Definitions → |
| forehead | 1. the part of the face above the eyes 2. the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits More Definitions → |
| foreword | 1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book More Definitions → |
| forgetting | 1. dismiss from the mind; stop remembering 2. be unable to remember More Definitions → |
| foreground | 1. the part of a scene that is near the viewer 2. (computer science) a window for an active application More Definitions → |
| forage | 1. collect or look around for (food) 2. wander and feed More Definitions → |
| forensics | 1. scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes More Definitions → |
| formidable | 1. extremely impressive in strength or excellence 2. inspiring fear More Definitions → |
| forfeiture | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
| fortified | 1. make strong or stronger 2. enclose by or as if by a fortification More Definitions → |
| forbid | 1. command against 2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible More Definitions → |
| foresight | 1. providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future 2. seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing More Definitions → |
| forging | 1. shaping metal by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
| foreseeable | 1. capable of being anticipated More Definitions → |
| forgiven | 1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness 2. absolve from payment More Definitions → |
| formulae | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
| forklift | 1. a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them More Definitions → |
| formative | 1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function 2. capable of forming new cells and tissues More Definitions → |
| forester | 1. someone trained in forestry More Definitions → |
| foreigner | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country 2. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group More Definitions → |
| forfeit | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
| forfeited | 1. surrendered as a penalty More Definitions → |
| forearm | 1. arm in advance of a confrontation 2. the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist More Definitions → |
| fortnight | 1. a period of fourteen consecutive days More Definitions → |
| forested | 1. covered with forest More Definitions → |
| forthwith | 1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening More Definitions → |
| fora | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
| formaldehyde | 1. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol More Definitions → |
| foreskin | 1. a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris 2. a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis More Definitions → |
| forgiving | 1. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy 2. providing absolution More Definitions → |
| formalism | 1. the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications More Definitions → |
| foraging | 1. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
| forgery | 1. a copy that is represented as the original 2. criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud More Definitions → |
| foreseen | 1. realize beforehand 2. picture to oneself; imagine possible More Definitions → |
| forecaster | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) More Definitions → |
| forsaken | 1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch More Definitions → |
| forint | 1. the basic unit of money in Hungary More Definitions → |
| formulary | 1. of or relating to or of the nature of a formula 2. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation More Definitions → |
| forcibly | 1. in a forcible manner More Definitions → |
| foresee | 1. realize beforehand 2. picture to oneself; imagine possible More Definitions → |
| forceful | 1. forceful and definite in expression or action 2. characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) More Definitions → |
| formalized | 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures More Definitions → |
| forerunner | 1. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
| foray | 1. a sudden short attack 2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) More Definitions → |
| fortitude | 1. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage More Definitions → |
| forcefully | 1. with full force More Definitions → |
| formalities | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom More Definitions → |
| forcible | 1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance More Definitions → |
| forbidding | 1. command against 2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible More Definitions → |
| fortnightly | 1. occurring every two weeks 2. every two weeks More Definitions → |
| formality | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies More Definitions → |
| foreplay | 1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
| forceps | 1. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) 2. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) More Definitions → |
| forties | 1. the time of life between 40 and 50 2. the decade from 1940 to 1949 More Definitions → |
| forked | 1. resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches 2. having two meanings with intent to deceive More Definitions → |
| forsake | 1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch More Definitions → |
| forgo | 1. do without or cease to hold or adhere to 2. be earlier in time; go back further More Definitions → |
| forego | 1. be earlier in time; go back further 2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to More Definitions → |
| forbearance | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting More Definitions → |
| foreshore | 1. the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark More Definitions → |
| fortification | 1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it 2. the art or science of strengthening defenses More Definitions → |
| forefoot | 1. a front foot of a quadruped More Definitions → |
| formalize | 1. make formal or official 2. declare or make legally valid More Definitions → |
| forthright | 1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion 2. directly and without evasion; not roundabout More Definitions → |
| foretold | 1. foreshadow or presage 2. make a prediction about; tell in advance More Definitions → |
| forehand | 1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash) 2. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke More Definitions → |
| forlorn | 1. marked by or showing hopelessness More Definitions → |
| fortify | 1. make strong or stronger 2. enclose by or as if by a fortification More Definitions → |
| fornication | 1. voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other 2. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
| forbade | 1. command against 2. keep from happening or arising; make impossible More Definitions → |
| foregone | 1. be earlier in time; go back further 2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to More Definitions → |
| formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
| forgetfulness | 1. tendency to forget 2. unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember More Definitions → |
| forename | 1. the name that precedes the surname More Definitions → |
| forgetful | 1. failing to keep in mind 2. (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range More Definitions → |
| formalization | 1. the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) More Definitions → |
| forking | 1. the place where something divides into branches 2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
| formulaic | 1. characterized by or in accordance with some formula More Definitions → |
| foram | 1. marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude More Definitions → |
| forgave | 1. stop blaming or grant forgiveness 2. absolve from payment More Definitions → |
| formalised | 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art) 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures More Definitions → |
| foreboding | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an unfavorable omen More Definitions → |
| fortuitous | 1. having no cause or apparent cause 2. occurring by happy chance More Definitions → |
| foresaw | 1. realize beforehand 2. picture to oneself; imagine possible More Definitions → |
| forsooth | 1. an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief More Definitions → |
| forgettable | 1. easily forgotten More Definitions → |
| foreclose | 1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible 2. subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage More Definitions → |
| forestall | 1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible 2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time More Definitions → |
| forefinger | 1. the finger next to the thumb More Definitions → |
| forebrain | 1. the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube More Definitions → |
| foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand 2. indistinctly prophetic More Definitions → |
| formless | 1. having no definite form or distinct shape 2. having no physical form More Definitions → |
| forethought | 1. planning or plotting in advance of acting 2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger More Definitions → |
| foramen | 1. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure More Definitions → |
| foreknowledge | 1. knowledge of an event before it occurs More Definitions → |
| formic | 1. of or relating to or derived from ants 2. of or containing or derived from formic acid More Definitions → |
| forecourt | 1. the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings More Definitions → |
| forbear | 1. refrain from doing 2. resist doing something More Definitions → |
| fortieth | 1. position 40 in a countable series of things 2. the ordinal number of forty in counting order More Definitions → |
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