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F

3 1.0

The sixth letter of the alphabet

noun
/ɛf/

: efe

I did my best to be a good husband, a f ather.

It starts with an F Fart.

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Examples

The letter F comes after E in the English alphabet.
Student opinions about the negative behavior of the teachers and the frequency (f) and percentage (%) rates were given in Table 1.

Academic text (2009)
Statistics for Physical Activity Variables by Grade (Mean SD) - Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 F

Academic text (2013)
In the word 'fish', the letter F is the first letter.
Please write the letter F in uppercase at the beginning of the sentence.

Synonyms

eff

vsF

7 9.9

The name of the letter F in the alphabet

is the symbol form used in writing rather than the spoken name

Idioms

to drop an atomic F-bomb

Offensive

9.7

To use the F-word to shock people

to drop the f-bomb

Offensive

9.9

Say the rude word 'fuck', often in a situation where it surprises or offends people

Compounds

atomic F-bomb

Offensive

8.5

A very strong use of the F-word that shocks people

F clef

Specialized

8.8

A symbol on the staff that marks the F below middle C for low voices and instruments

F layer

Specialized

8.2

The top part of the atmosphere contains many free electrons and helps radio signals travel long distances

f number

Specialized

7.5

A value that shows how wide a camera lens opens to let light in

F region

Specialized

8.6

A high layer of the atmosphere about 90 to 600 miles above Earth that reflects radio waves for long-distance communication

penicillin F

Specialized

3.9

A natural medicine that treats infections caused by bacteria

the f-word

Offensive

9.9

A polite way to talk about the very rude word 'fuck' without saying it

Surface Forms

F singular

Fs plural

Etymology

F comes from an old alphabet name effe and always stood for the 'f' sound, so it is the sixth letter and begins simple words like 'fun'.