noun๐ShareThe hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick."The arctic fox had a thick layer of white fur, perfect for staying warm in the snow. "animalbodymaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans."My grandmother wore a warm coat made of rabbit fur. "animalmaterialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel."The jacket was made from a soft, luxurious fur. "materialwearanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance."The synthetic material used to line the winter coat had a soft fur-like texture. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures."The family crest featured a red lion rampant on a field of gold, with a blue fur in the background. "heraldrycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareRabbits and hares, as opposed to partridges and pheasants (called feathers)."The rabbit's soft fur contrasted with the smooth feathers of the bird. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA furry; a member of the furry subculture."My friend, Alex, is a fur, and he often draws anthropomorphic animals. "culturegrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐SharePubic hair."He was embarrassed when his fur caught on the zipper of his pants. "bodysexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSexual attractiveness."The popular boy had a lot of fur with the girls in his class. "appearancesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cover with fur or a fur-like coating."The artist carefully furred the model with a soft, faux-fur fabric. "appearancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become covered with fur or a fur-like coating."The young puppy's paws furred quickly after playing in the snow. "animalbiologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo level a surface by applying furring to it."The carpenter will fur the walls before hanging the new wallpaper. "architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareTowards; in the direction of."He was headed for the door when he remembered."directionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareDirected at; intended to belong to."I have something for you."attitudedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIn order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something)."Everything I do, I do for you."valuemoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareTo be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose."The new teacher decided to use the school's budget fur promoting student creativity. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareSupporting, in favour of."All those for the motion raise your hands."attitudepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareBecause of."He looks better for having lost weight."grammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIntended to cure, remove or counteract; in order to cure, remove or counteract."I need to spray my house for termites."medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareOver (a period of time)."The students practiced their presentation skills fur several weeks before the school competition. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareThroughout or across (a distance in space)."I can see for miles."spaceareageographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareUsed to introduce a subject within a to-infinitive clause."All I want is for you to be happy."grammarlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareOn behalf of."I speak for the Prime Minister."languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIn the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of."My sister is taking care of my dog in fur of my mother, since she's out of town. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIn exchange for; in correspondence or equivalence with."He matched me blow for blow."valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIn order to obtain or acquire."Can you go to the store for some eggs?"businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareBy the standards of, usually with the implication of those standards being lower than one might otherwise expect."Fair for its day."languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareTo be, or as being."The new student, fur being a little shy, sat quietly in the back of the classroom. "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐Share(usually in the phrase 'for all') Despite, in spite of."Despite the rain, we went to the park for all our planned activities. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIndicating something desired or anticipated."Ah! for wings to soarย โฆ"futureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐Share(in expressions such as 'for a start') Introducing the first item(s) in a potential sequence."For a start, we need to finish our homework. "grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐Share(with names) In honor of; after."He is named for his grandfather."languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareDue or facing (a certain outcome or fate)."The project is fur failure if we don't meet the deadline. "outcomefutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareOut of; used to indicate a fraction, a ratio"In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day"mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareUsed as part of a score to indicate the number of wickets that have fallen."At close of play, England were 305 for 3."sportnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareIndicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done."He stayed home from school fur fear of the approaching storm. "languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
preposition๐ShareUsed in various more-or-less idiomatic ways to construe individual verbs, indicating various semantic relationships such as target, purpose, result, etc.; see also the entries for individual phrasal verbs, e.g. ask for, look for, stand for, etc."My friend is looking fur a new job. "languagegrammarlinguisticswordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
conjunction๐ShareBecause, as, since."I had to stay with my wicked stepmother, for I had nowhere else to go."grammarlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading