List of 120+ common English words starting with F

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The letter F is the 6th letter in the English alphabet and serves as the starting point for many important words. Mastering English words that begin with the letter F not only helps expand your vocabulary but also enhances your ability to express yourself more naturally in communication. Let’s explore the list of English words starting with F with PREP!

List of 120+ common English words starting with F

I. English words starting with F by part of speech
II. English idioms starting with the letter F
III. Exercises to memorize English words starting with F

I. English words starting with F by part of speech

Below is a list of English words starting with F, categorized into four main parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Each word type plays a different grammatical role and has unique applications, making sentences more diverse and rich.

1. Noun starting with F

How many 5 letter word starting with F? Here are some common English nouns starting with F that learners often encounter.

Words begin with letter F	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence
Face	/feɪs/	the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are	She has a smiling face.
Fact	/fækt/	something that is known to be true, especially something that can be proved	It’s a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Factory	/ˈfæktəri/	a building or group of buildings where goods are made, usually in large quantities	My father works in a factory.
Factor	/ˈfæktər/	one of several things that cause or influence something	Motivation is an important factor in learning.
Fad	/fæd/	something that is very popular for a short time and then forgotten	Linda often follows the latest fashion fads, but quickly loses interest.
Failure	/ˈfeɪljər/	lack of success in doing or achieving something	Don’t be afraid of failure.
Fairness	/ˈfeərnəs/	the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable	Fairness in competition is essential.
Faith	/feɪθ/	trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; strong religious belief	You should have faith in yourself.
Fame	/feɪm/	the state of being known and talked about by many people	Susan achieved fame at the age of 20.
Family	/ˈfæmɪli/	a group consisting of one or two parents and their children	My family is my biggest support system.
Fan	/fæn/	a person who admires or supports a famous person, sport, or activity	Peter’s a big fan of rock music.
Fandom	/ˈfæn.dəm/	the community of fans who share a common interest in something	She became active in the Harry Potter fandom, attending fan conventions and discussing theories online.
Fantasy	/ˈfæntəsi/	the activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or unlikely to happen	Children often live in a world of fantasy.
Farm	/fɑːrm/	an area of land used for growing crops and keeping animals	My grandparents own a small farm.
Fashion	/ˈfæʃən/	a popular style of clothes, hair, behavior, etc. at a particular time	She’s very interested in fashion.
Favor	/ˈfeɪvər/	a thing that you do to help somebody	Could you do me a favor?
Feast	/fiːst/	a large or special meal, especially for a celebration	We had a grand feast at the wedding.
Feature	/ˈfiːtʃər/	an important or noticeable part of something	The main feature of this phone is its camera.
Fate	/feɪt/	the things that happen to someone, especially things that cannot be controlled	No one can predict their own fate.
Fault	/fɔːlt/	the responsibility for something wrong that has happened	The car has a serious design fault.
Fear	/fɪər/	the bad feeling you have when you are afraid	Don’t let your fear stop you from trying.
Feather	/ˈfeðər/	one of the many soft light parts covering a bird’s body	That bird has brightly colored feathers.
Fee	/fiː/	an amount of money that you pay for professional services or to enter a place	The entrance fee is very high.
Feedback	/ˈfiːdbæk/	advice, criticism, or information about how good or useful something is	We appreciate your feedback about our service.
Fence	/fens/	a structure made of wood or wire that surrounds a piece of land	We need to fix the broken fence.
Festival	/ˈfestɪvl/	an event with performances and entertainment, usually happening regularly	The music festival attracted thousands of people.
Field	/fiːld/	an area of land used for a particular purpose; a subject of study	Matthew is an expert in the field of AI.
Fight	/faɪt/	a situation in which people hit, push, or kick each other	There was a big fight between the two teams.
Figure	/ˈfɪɡjər/	a number representing a particular amount; a person of a particular type	The unemployment figure has decreased this year.
File	/faɪl/	a collection of documents stored together; a computer document	Save the file before you close the program.
Film	/fɪlm/	a story shown in moving pictures at a cinema or on television	Have you watched the latest film by that director?
Finance	/fəˈnæns/	the management of money by governments, businesses, or individuals	He’s studying finance at university.
Finger	/ˈfɪŋɡər/	one of the five long parts of the hand	Mike cut her finger while cooking.
Fire	/faɪər/	flames, light, and heat when something burns	The campers sat around the fire.
Firm	/fɝːm/	a business or company	He set up his own law firm.
Friend	/frend/	a person you know well and like, but who is not part of your family	I invited all my friends to my birthday party.
Fabric	/ˈfæbrɪk/	material made by weaving wool, cotton, or other fibers	I bought some cotton fabric for making a new shirt.
Fable	/ˈfeɪbl/	a short story, often with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson	“The Tortoise and the Hare” is a famous fable that teaches the value of persistence.
Falcon	/ˈfɔːlkən/ or /ˈfælkən/	a bird of prey that can fly very fast	The falcon soared high above the mountains, scanning for prey.
Fidelity	/fɪˈdel.ə.ti/	the quality of being loyal to somebody or something	Jessica was praised for her fidelity to the company through difficult times.
Facet	/ˈfæsɪt/	a particular aspect of something	We should consider every facet of the problem before making a decision.
Familiarity	/fəˌmɪl.iˈær.ə.ti/	the state of knowing something well	His familiarity with the local culture helped him settle in quickly.
Flower	/ˈflaʊər/	the colored part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops	She put a single red flower in a vase on the table.
Facility	/fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/	buildings, services, or equipment that are provided for a particular purpose	The new sports facility includes a swimming pool and a fitness center.
Faculty	/ˈfæk.əl.ti/	a department or group of related departments in a university	Ms. Ann teaches in the Faculty of Medicine.
Fish	/fɪʃ/	an animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and has fins	He caught two large fish in the river this morning.
Food	/fuːd/	things that people or animals eat to stay alive	She always tries to prepare healthy food for her family.

2. Verb start with F

Next, let’s go through some commonly used English verbs that start with the letter F.

Words begin with letter F	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example
Face	/feɪs/	to deal with or accept a difficult situation	We have to face challenges every day.
Facilitate	/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/	to make an action or process easier or more likely to happen	To facilitate learning, each class is no larger than 30 students.
Fail	/feɪl/	to not be successful in achieving something	Don’t be discouraged if you fail.
Fall	/fɔːl/	to drop down from a higher level to a lower level	Be careful not to fall.
Fasten	/ˈfæsən/	to close or join something securely	Please fasten your seat belt.
Feed	/fiːd/	to give food to a person or an animal	We feed the dog twice a day.
Feel	/fiːl/	to experience a particular emotion or sensation	I feel tired after a long day.
Fight	/faɪt/	to take part in a struggle or argument	We must fight for our rights.
Figure	/ˈfɪɡjər/	to think about something and reach a decision	I need to figure out the solution.
Fill	/fɪl/	to make something full	Fill the glass with water, please.
Find	/faɪnd/	to discover something that was lost or hidden	Can you find my keys?
Finish	/ˈfɪnɪʃ/	to complete something	Please finish your work before dinner.
Fix	/fɪks/	to repair something	Can you fix this broken chair?
Fit	/fɪt/	to be the right size or shape for someone or something	These shoes don’t fit me.
Fly	/flaɪ/	to move through the air using wings	Birds fly south for the winter.
Float	/floʊt/	to stay or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking	Wood floats on water.
Flourish	/ˈflɝː.ɪʃ/	to develop quickly and become successful or common	The company continues to flourish in the market.
Focus	/ˈfoʊkəs/	to give attention to one particular thing	Focus on your studies.
Fold	/foʊld/	to bend something so that one part covers another	Fold the paper in half, please.
Follow	/ˈfɑːloʊ/	to go after someone or something	Follow me, I’ll show you the way.
Forbid	/fərˈbɪd/	to order somebody not to do something	Smoking is strictly forbidden here.
Form	/fɔːrm/	to create something	We want to form a new club.
Free	/friː/	to release someone from being controlled or confined	They tried to free the prisoners.

3. Adjective beginning with F

Do you know some four letter word start with F? In addition to nouns and verbs, here are some common adjectives that belong to the group of English words that start with F.

Words starts with letter F	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example
Fabulous	/ˈfæbjələs/	extremely good or impressive	Rinda looked fabulous in that outfit.
Factual	/ˈfæktʃuəl/	based on facts, not opinions	The report is based on factual information.
Fake	/feɪk/	not real, made to look like something genuine	He bought a fake watch at the market.
Faint	/feɪnt/	not clear or strong	The lamp gave out a faint glow.
Fair	/feər/	treating everyone equally and in a reasonable way	It’s important to be fair to everyone.
Faithful	/ˈfeɪθfəl/	remaining loyal to someone or something	A faithful friend is hard to find.
Familiar	/fəˈmɪliər/	well known or easily recognized	This place looks familiar.
Famous	/ˈfeɪməs/	known by many people	Paris is famous for its fashion and cuisine.
Fancy	/ˈfænsi/	expensive, decorative, or special	We had a fancy dinner at a 5-star hotel.
Fantastic	/fænˈtæstɪk/	extremely good or wonderful	The view from the mountain is fantastic.
Fascinating	/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/	extremely interesting	That documentary is absolutely fascinating.
Far	/fɑːr/	at or to a great distance	It’s too far to walk.
Fast	/fæst/	moving or happening quickly	David’s a fast runner.
Fat	/fæt/	having too much flesh on the body	This cat is really fat.
Fatal	/ˈfeɪtəl/	causing death	This was a fatal accident.
Faulty	/ˈfɔːlti/	not working correctly	The machine is faulty.
Favorable	/ˈfeɪvərəbl/	showing approval or creating a good effect	We got a favorable review.
Flawless	/ˈflɑː.ləs/	without mistakes or imperfections	The performance was flawless.
Fearful	/ˈfɪərfəl/	feeling afraid	She gave him a fearful look.
Fearless	/ˈfɪərləs/	showing no fear	Noah is fearless in the face of danger.
Feasible	/ˈfiːzəbl/	possible and likely to be achieved	Is it feasible to finish the project by Friday?
Federal	/ˈfedərəl/	relating to a central government	They discussed federal policies at the meeting.
Feminine	/ˈfemənɪn/	having qualities traditionally associated with women	She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Fertile	/ˈfɜːrtl/	able to produce plants or crops	This region has fertile soil for farming.
Flexible	/ˈfleksəbl/	able to change easily	My schedule is flexible next week.
Fluent	/ˈfluːənt/	able to speak a language easily and well	Jack’s fluent in three languages.
Formal	/ˈfɔːrml/	following official or traditional rules	This is a formal event, so please dress properly.
Fabricate	/ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/	to invent false information	They fabricated the story to hide the truth.
Fetch	/fetʃ/	to go and bring something back	Can you fetch me a glass of water?
Fathom	/ˈfæðəm/	to understand something difficult	I can’t fathom why he left so suddenly.

4. Adverbs start with letter F

Finally, here are the list of easy words that start with F:

Words starts with letter F	Pronunciation	Meaning	Example Sentence
Fairly	/ˈfeərli/	to a moderate extent; somewhat	The room is fairly large.
Faithfully	/ˈfeɪθfəli/	in a loyal, accurate, or careful manner	I follow the instructions faithfully.
Fast	/fæst/	at a high speed; quickly	She ran fast to catch the bus.
Fiercely	/ˈfɪərsli/	with great intensity; forcefully or violently	The wind blew fiercely last night.
Firmly	/ˈfɜːrmli/	in a steady, secure, or unyielding manner	She held his hand firmly.
First	/fɜːrst/	before anything else; at the beginning	First, let’s introduce ourselves.
Flatly	/ˈflætli/	in a categorical or unvarying manner; without qualification	He flatly refused to help.
Fleetingly	/ˈfliːtɪŋli/	for a very short time; briefly	I only fleetingly saw him in the crowd.
Frankly	/ˈfræŋkli/	in a direct and honest manner; openly expressing one’s opinion	Frankly, I don’t agree with you.
Freely	/ˈfriːli/	without restriction; openly or willingly	You can freely express your opinion here.
Formally	/ˈfɔːr.mə.li/	in an official or ceremonial manner; according to established rules	The event was formally announced last week.
Forcibly	/ˈfɔːr.sə.bli/	by using physical force; in a violent or forceful manner	The door was forcibly opened.
Foolishly	/ˈfuːlɪʃli/	in a silly or unwise manner; lacking good sense	She foolishly forgot her keys in the car.
Fluently	/ˈfluː.ənt.li/	in a smooth and effortless manner (especially of speech or writing)	He speaks English fluently.
Familiarly	/fəˈmɪljərli/	in a friendly or informal manner; as if one were well acquainted	She greeted him familiarly with a hug.
Finally	/ˈfaɪnəli/	after a long time; eventually; in the end	She finally agreed to join us.
Flexibly	/ˈfleksɪbli/	in an adaptable or changeable manner; with the ability to adjust	We can work flexibly to meet the deadline.
Favourably	/ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ə.bli/	in a positive or approving manner; likely to produce a good result	The new policy was welcomed favourably by most local businesses.
Fatuously	/ˈfætʃ.u.əs.li/	in a foolish or silly manner; lacking intelligence or sense	He fatuously believed he could pass the exam without studying.
Fawningly	/ˈfɔː.nɪŋ.li/	in an excessively flattering or servile manner; overly eager in admiration	She laughed fawningly at all his jokes, even when they weren’t funny.
Fastidiously	/fæˈstɪd.i.əs.li/	in a very careful and meticulous manner; showing great attention to detail	The chef fastidiously selects only the freshest ingredients for his dishes.
Fascinatedly	/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd.li/	in a manner showing intense interest or wonder; with deep curiosity	He stared fascinatedly at the intricate details of the painting.

II. English idioms starting with the letter F

Idioms always add an interesting flavor, making speech more vivid and colorful. Below are some English idioms starting with the letter F, along with their meanings and example sentences.

English idioms	Meaning	Example Sentence
Face the music	to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions	You broke the rules, so now you have to face the music.
Fall apart	to become emotionally or physically very weak or disorganized	After the accident, she started to fall apart.
Fall in love	to begin to experience romantic love for someone	They fell in love at first sight.
Feel blue	to feel sad or depressed	He’s been feeling blue since he lost his job.
Fight tooth and nail	to fight very fiercely and determinedly, using all one’s strength or resources	We had to fight tooth and nail to protect our rights.
Find one’s feet	to become accustomed to a new situation and start to feel confident in it	It took me a few months to find my feet at the new job.
Fish out of water	to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation that is unfamiliar	He felt like a fish out of water at the party where he knew nobody.
Fit as a fiddle	in excellent health and physical condition	My grandfather is 80 but still fit as a fiddle.
Fly off the handle	to lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly	Don’t fly off the handle whenever you hear criticism.
Follow in someone’s footsteps	to pursue the same career or way of life as someone else, usually someone admired or within the family	He decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and became a doctor.

III. Exercises to memorize English words starting with F

To help you deeply memorize and fluently use English words starting with F, try practicing some multiple-choice questions below:

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