fa
1 Americannoun
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the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
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(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F.
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abbreviation
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military field artillery
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(in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup
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Etymology
Origin of fa1
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; gamut
Origin of fā2
From Arabic
Example Sentences
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I often heard him repeat the verse: "Wa in janaho ila alsilm fa ajnah laho" — if they, meaning non-Muslims, resort to peace, do the same.
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2022
La dinamica superiore alle attese dei prezzi al consumo e alla produzione di marzo fa sfumare la prospettiva di nuovi interventi espansivi da parte della banca centrale cinese e affossa il mercato azionario.
From Reuters • Apr. 11, 2022
Monks also aren’t going to tell you to say, “Gong xi fa cai,” she said, referring to the common New Year greeting, which literally translates to “Hope you increase your wealth.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2022
He was also, in the opinion of many, reggae’s greatest singer, so deeply spiritual he could transform “Do re mi fa so la ti do” into a hymn.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2020
I fa Ice a deep breath and let my air out slow.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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