26984 words

f

7 definitions • 5 examples
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a note in Western music:

Examples:

The song is in (the key of) F.
Play an F followed by a G.
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abbreviation for

Examples:

Yesterday the temperature was 90°F.
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in Western music, the fourth note in the scale (= series of notes) that begins on the note C, or a set of notes based on this note
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a mark given for an exam, a course, or a piece of work which shows that your work has failed to meet the lowest acceptable standard:

Examples:

I’m giving you an F if your paper isn’t in by Thursday.
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abbreviation for Fahrenheit:

Examples:

Yesterday the temperature was 90°F.

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