name
Meaning 1
A diminutive of the female given name Fiona.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
fi
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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rhymes with -iː
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fē
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fī
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/fiː/
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/faɪ/
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rhymes with -aɪ
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homophone: fee or fie
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CMU ARPABET: F AY1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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CMU ARPABET 2: F IY1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The solfeggio syllable used to indicate the sharp of the fourth note of a major scale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
Abbreviation of fidelity (e.g. in hi-fi, lo-fi, or wi-fi).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, in-compounds, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
Abbreviation of fiction (e.g. in sci-fi).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, in-compounds, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 5
Abbreviation of factor I (clotting factor I).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 6
Initialism of field interview/interrogation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
Topics: government, law-enforcement
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noun
Meaning 7
Initialism of fuel injection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
Meaning 8
Initialism of fault indicator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
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prep
Meaning 9
Alternative form of to.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Jamaica, alt-of, alternative
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