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fa

1

[ fah ]

noun

, Music.
  1. the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
  2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).


2

[ fah ]

noun

  1. the twentieth letter of the Arabic alphabet.

FA

1

abbreviation for

  1. military field artillery
  2. (in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup
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fa

2

/ fɑː /

noun

  1. music a variant spelling of fah
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f.a.

3

abbreviation for

  1. fanny adams
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fa1

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; gamut

Origin of fa2

From Arabic
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Example Sentences

Shankly laid the foundations for Liverpool's future success, taking them from the second tier to win three English titles, two FA Cups and the Uefa Cup.

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In the following season, City became the first men's team to win the domestic treble in England, rounded off by an emphatic 6-0 FA Cup final win over Watford.

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City became only the second men's English team, after rivals Manchester United, to win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup Treble when they pulled off that feat in 2022-23.

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The Blues became the first team in English top-flight history to win four titles in a row in 2024, but they missed out on the Double when Manchester United pulled off a surprising win against their rivals in the FA Cup final.

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During his time in Manchester, Guardiola has helped City become just the second English men's team to win the Treble - the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season.

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