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Meaning of "foss" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FOSS

foss  [fɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOSS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Foss is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Foss

Foss may refer to People ▪ Foss, people with the last name Foss ▪ Foss Shanahan, New Zealand diplomat ▪ Foss Westcott, English bishop Fiction ▪ Tom Foss, fictional character from Kyle XY ▪ Foss Gly, fictional character from two Clive Cussler novels, Night Probe! and Cyclops Places ▪ Foss, Oklahoma, town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States ▪ Foss, Oregon, community in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States ▪ Foss Dyke, oldest canal in England ▪ Foss River Falls, American waterfall ▪ Foss State Park, state park located in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States ▪ Janet's Foss, English waterfall ▪ River Foss, river in North Yorkshire, England Houses ▪ Foss House, home in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States ▪ Foss and Wells House, home in Jordan, Minnesota, United States ▪ Horatio G. Foss House, home in Auburn, Maine, United States Other ▪ Foss, a cat owned by Edward Lear ▪ Foss Islands Branch...

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOSS

fossa
fossae
fosse
Fosse Way
fossed
fossette
fossick
fossicker
fossil
fossil energy
fossil fuel
fossiliferous
fossilisable
fossilisation
fossilise
fossilised
fossilizable
fossilization
fossilize

WORDS THAT END LIKE FOSS

across
boss
come across
cross
floss
give a toss
gloss
gross
hoss
loss
moss
motocross
on the cross
pross
Red Cross
Ross
schloss
the Cross
toss
weight loss

Synonyms and antonyms of foss in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «foss» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FOSS

Find out the translation of foss to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of foss from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «foss» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

FOSS
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

foss
570 millions of speakers

English

foss
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिखा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البرمجيات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

FOSS
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

foss
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

foss
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fos
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

FOSS
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

FOSS
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

FOSS
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Foss
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

foss
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

FOSS
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फॉस्
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

foss
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

foss
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

FOSS
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

FOSS
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Foss
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

foss
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

foss
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Foss
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

foss
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of foss

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FOSS»

The term «foss» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.246 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FOSS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «foss» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «foss» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about foss

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOSS»

Discover the use of foss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to foss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Theories of Human Communication
THEORIES OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION is considered the seminal text in the field.
Stephen W. Littlejohn, Karen A. Foss, 2008
2
Satan's Dirty Little Secret
The Two Demon Spirits That All Demons Get Their Strength From Exposed is the secret strategy of Satan and the tools to defeat a dynamic duo so strong that they empower all other demons.
Steve Foss, 2007
3
Rhetorical Criticism: Exploration and Practice
"Sonja Foss, who has an enviable talent for synthesizing complex rhetorical concepts and processes into clear explanations, presents nine methods of rhetorical criticism.
Sonja K. Foss, 2009
4
Feminist Rhetorical Theories
Providing fully developed rhetorical theories from feminist perspectives, this book offers coherent, systematic overviews of complex, large bodies of work and ideas relevant to rhetoric and communication.
Karen A. Foss, Sonja K. Foss, Cindy L. Griffin, 1999
5
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your ...
I was thrilled to read this book. It offers a wise collection of insights that are both practical and touching. Buy it today if you want a get a plan for your child.”—James Gandolfini, actor, The Sopranos From the Hardcover edition.
Ben Foss, 2013
6
Foss Maritime Company
Using more than 200 rare images and memorabilia, this book tells the story of Andrew and Thea Foss, an immigrant couple from Norway who founded the Foss Maritime Company, one of the world's leading maritime transportation companies.
Mike Stork, 2007
7
Metal Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, and ...
The text emphasizes how size, shape, and surface chemistry affect particle performance throughout.
Daniel L. Fedlheim, Colby A. Foss, 2001
8
Encyclopedia of Communication Theory
This is the first resource to summarize, in one place, the diversity of theory in the communication field.
Stephen W. Littlejohn, Karen A. Foss, 2009
9
The Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
(5E 1993) Covers measurement of energy/work/power weight control the endocrine system temperature regulation etc.
Mere L Foss, Steven J. Keteyian, 1998
10
A Servant's Manual: Christian Leadership for Tomorrow
This short volume is a plea for Christians to rethink their point and purpose in light of larger cultural changes and a crisis in leadership.
Michael W. Foss

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOSS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term foss is used in the context of the following news items.
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Casino drawings speak volumes
Reach Gazette columnist Sara Foss at sfoss@dailygazette.net or 395-3193. Opinions expressed here are her own and not necessarily the ... «The Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Body found in River Foss was that of 20-year-old York man, say police
Officers first searched the Foss off Fossgate and Piccadilly after receiving a call at 11.40pm on Wednesday reporting a person in distress in the ... «The Press, York, Jul 15»
3
'Films On Foss' Program Offers Family Entertainment In Middletown
MIDDLETOWN — A new program started by the Mayoral Youth Cabinet will offer free movies on Foss Hill on the Wesleyan University campus ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
4
Man, 20, pulled from River Foss in York
Police said the 20-year-old, from the York area, was recovered on Thursday. He has not been named. A police spokesman said there were no ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
5
Watching Novalima, indoors
By Sara Foss. Friday, July 10, 2015. It's always a little disappointing when an outdoor concert gets moved inside or to another location due to rain. Take last ... «The Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Man's body found in River Foss in York - UPDATED
Officers first searched the Foss off Fossgate and Piccadilly after receiving a call at 11.40pm reporting a person in distress in the river. «The Press, York, Jul 15»
7
Former Schlotterbeck & Foss building under contract
Designed by John Calvin Stevens, the building at 117 Preble St. was formerly occupied by sauce maker Schlotterbeck & Foss. Whitney ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
8
Politics divide stays despite MP effort for united front
This week Mr Foss and fellow National MP Alastair Scott - whose neighbouring Wairarapa electorate includes parts of Central Hawke's Bay ... «Hawke's Bay Today, Jul 15»
9
Wesleyan Films on Foss, joint project with Middletown Youth …
After nearly two years of planning, a cabinet committee has arranged a screening of the movie on Foss Hill at Wesleyan University on July 11. «Middletown Press, Jul 15»
10
Confronting a Client's Other Adviser
A 76-year-old retired nurse came to Kimberly Foss, a certified financial planner, because she couldn't figure out why her IRA was bleeding so ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»

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