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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-uh, fohr-uh]
- /ˈfɔr ə, ˈfoʊr ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-uh, fohr-uh]
- /ˈfɔr ə, ˈfoʊr ə/
Definitions of fora word
- noun fora a website or section of a website that is used for public discussion of a specific topic and on which users can submit or read messages: You should post your questions on a parenting message board and get support from other parents. 1
- noun fora an online discussion group that is maintained on such a website: To participate in the message board, you must be a registered user. 1
- noun plural fora the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people. 1
- noun plural fora a court or tribunal: the forum of public opinion. 1
- noun plural fora an assembly, meeting place, television program, etc., for the discussion of questions of public interest. 1
- noun plural fora Also called online forum, Internet forum, Web forum. message board. 1
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Origin of fora
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin: marketplace, public place, akin to forīs, forās outside, foris door
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Parts of speech for Fora
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fora popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fora usage trend in Literature
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noun fora
- media — an ancient country in W Asia, S of the Caspian Sea, corresponding generally to NW Iran. Capital: Ecbatana.
- environments — Plural form of environment.
- aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
- agencies — Plural form of agency.
- mechanisms — an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.