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face (verb) to have a problem, stand before or deal with, αντιμετωπίζω
Example
The tribes in the Amazon rainforest face serious problems.
Synonym
confront, deal with
Antonym
avoid
facial (adjective) relating to the face, σχετικός με το πρόσωπο
Example
Many men shave their facial hair.
Word Family
facially
fact (noun) something said or known to be true, γεγονός
Example
It is a fact that water covers most of the earth's surface.
Synonym
truth
Word Family
factual
factor (noun) one of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, event, etc, παράγοντας
Example
Do you think money should be the most important factor in deciding what job you do?
factory (noun) a building where products are made by machines, εργοστάσιο
Example
We visited the chocolate factory and found out how chocolate is made.
Synonym
plant
fail (verb) to not do or not succeed in doing, αποτυγχάνω
Example
Rick failed at his maths test.
Antonym
succeed
Word Family
failure
falling (adjective) describes something that is becoming lower in size, amount or strength, που μειώνεται
Example
Parents have been complaining about falling standards in the school.
Antonym
rising
fame (noun) when you are known by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc, διασημότητα
Example
Joe found fame and fortune as an actor.
Synonym
glory
Word Family
famous
famous (adjective) known and recognized by many people, διάσημος
Example
Manchester United is a famous football team.
Synonym
distinguished, noted, prominent, well-known
Antonym
obscure
Word Family
fame 
fancy (adjective) splendid; grander than the average, φανταχτερός
Example
She wore a fancy gown to the ball.
Synonym
lush, luxurious
Antonym
plain, simple
fascinate (verb) to attract and hold the attention and interest of, συναρπάζω
Example
The northern lights fascinate me.
Synonym
bewitch, charm
Antonym
disgust, horrify
Word Family
fascinated, fascinating, fascination
fashion (noun) the style of clothes or way of acting that is popular, μόδα
Example
What's the fashion in skirts these days?
Synonym
trend
Word Family
fashionable
fashionable (adjective) popular at a particular time, της μόδας
Example
It has suddenly become fashionable for politicians to talk about green issues.
Synonym
chic, current, in, trendy
Antonym
dated, outdated, unfashionable
Word Family
fashion
faulty (adjective) not working correctly, ελαττωματικός
Example
They gave me the money back because the mobile was faulty.
Synonym
damaged, defective, flawed
Antonym
faultless
feather (noun) one of the soft and light parts of a bird that grows from the skin and covers the body, φτερό
Example
I like feather pillows.
Word Family
featherless
feature (noun) a part or quality of something, χαρακτηριστικό
Example
This phone has some new features.
Synonym
attribute, characteristic, part
feed (verb) to give food to a person, group, or animal, ταΐζω
Example
You need to feed the dog twice a day.
Synonym
nourish
fig (noun) a sweet, soft, purple or green fruit with many seeds, σύκο
Example
I love eating figs in the summer.
file (noun) a collection of information such as text, pictures, or computer programs stored together electronically with a single name, φάκελος αρχείων
Example
Do you want to download all these files?
fine (noun) an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law, πρόστιμο
Example
The maximum penalty for the offence is a 1,000 euro fine.
fishing line (noun) very long string made of strong material and used to catch fish, πετονιά
Example
Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight.
fit (verb) to be the right shape and size for, ταιριάζω σε μέγεθος
Example
Does the shirt fit him?
fix (verb) to repair something that is broken or not working properly, επιδιορθώνω
Example
Ellis was able to quickly find and fix the problem with the car.
Synonym
mend
flat (noun) a British word for a group of connected rooms on one floor used as a place to live, διαμέρισμα
Example
We'll be staying in a flat in London for six months.
Synonym
apartment, lodging, residence
flip (noun) when something turns over quickly or repeatedly, στριφογυρνώ
Example
The captains flipped a coin into the air.
flood (verb) to cover or fill with a flow of water, πλημμυρίζω
Example
The rains flooded the fields.
Synonym
overflow, overrun
Word Family
flooded
floppy disk (noun) a small disk inside a flat, square piece of plastic used for storing information electronically from a computer, δισκέτα
Example
Before CDs, we had floppy disks to store information.
flow (noun) the movement of something in one direction, ροή
Example
They stopped the flow of water by building a dam.
Word Family
flowing 
fluoride (noun) a chemical substance sometimes added to water or toothpaste, φθόριο
Example
Fluoride is a common toothpaste ingredient.
focus (verb) to concentrate one's attention or efforts, εστιάζω
Example
She ignored her little brother and focused on getting her work done.
Synonym
concetrate
Word Family
focused 
fold (verb) to bring together by crossing or twining together, διπλώνω
Example
He folded his arms and leaned against the wall.
Synonym
cross
Antonym
unfold
Word Family
folded
follow (verb) to come or go after or behind, ακολουθώ
Example
He followed me down the street.
follower (noun) a person who believes in, studies, or supports the ideas of a teacher or any other leader, οπαδός
Example
Jesus had many followers.
Synonym
disciple, pupil
Antonym
leader
following (adjective) occurring next or after, επόμενος
Example
I got a letter from Marla and wrote back to her the following day.
Synonym
next
Antonym
previous
font (noun) a set of letters and symbols that are printed in a particular design and size, γραμματοσειρά
Example
What size font are you using?
for a while (noun) a period of time, especially a short one, για λίγο καιρό
Example
Could you be quiet for a while?
force (noun) power, energy, or physical strength, δύναμη
Example
The force of the wind knocked down the trees.
forest (noun) a large area of land covered with trees and plants, usually larger than a wood, δάσος
Example
The children got lost in the forest.
Synonym
woodland, woods
fossil (noun) a bone, a shell or the shape of a plant or animal which has been preserved in rock for a very long period, απολίθωμα
Example
The branch of geology that studies fossils is called palaeontology.
free of charge (phrase) at no cost, δωρεάν
Example
Your online order will be sent free of charge.
freedom (noun) the right to live in the way you want, say what you think, and make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else, ελευθερία
Example
Slaves in America had to fight for their freedom.
Synonym
liberty
Antonym
slavery
Word Family
free
fridge (noun) (informal for refrigerator); a piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to preserve food at a cold temperature, ψυγείο
Example
I put the milk in the fridge to keep it cold.
Synonym
refrigerator
frighten (verb) to cause fear; scare, φοβίζω
Example
It frightens me when you drive so fast.
Synonym
alarm, scare, terrify
Word Family
fright, frightening
fuel (noun) a substance which is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned, καύσιμο
Example
Wood, coal, oil, petrol and gas are all different kinds of fuel.
function (noun) the purpose of something or someone, λειτουργία
Example
The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.
Synonym
purpose, role, use
Word Family
functional
furniture (noun) movable objects such as chairs, tables, and beds used to make a room fit for living in, έπιπλα
Example
My grandmother bought beautiful new furniture for my bedroom.