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fo

Pronunciation: [foʊ]

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Learn how to use fo in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “exclamation”

(interjection) an old and somewhat playful way to express surprise or disdain. You might use it like somebody saying 'wow' or 'ugh' when they are surprised or annoyed.

Example

Fo! I can't believe how quickly you finished your homework!

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Fo, I thought you would be more careful with that glass!

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Did you just say 'fo' because you were surprised by the news?

Context: “Games”

(noun) a term used in some word games like Scrabble or crossword puzzles, often as a short form of a longer word. It can be a fun way to play with letters.

Example

I scored points by using 'fo' in my last game of Scrabble.

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I couldn't use 'fo' because it wasn't a valid word in that round.

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Can we use the word 'fo' in this word game?

Context: “music”

(noun) a musical note in the solfège scale. It's one of the sounds we learn when singing and helps us recognize music better.

Example

In the song, the note after 'mi' is 'fo'.

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I didn't hear 'fo' in that piece; it was missing.

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What comes after 'mi' in the solfège scale?

How to pronounce fo

Pronunciation: [foʊ]

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