Meaning of "fox" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FOX

Old English; related to Old High German fuhs, Old Norse fōa fox, Sanskrit puccha tail.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FOX

fox  [fɒks]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOX

Fox is a verb and can also act as 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.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb fox in English.

WHAT DOES FOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fox

Fox is a common name for many species of alert omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small-to-medium-size canids, with a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail. Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to the Vulpes genus of "true foxes". By far the most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox, although various species are found on almost every continent. The presence of fox-like carnivores all over the globe, together with their widespread reputation for cunning, has contributed to their appearance in popular culture and folklore in many societies around the world. The hunting of foxes with packs of hounds, long an established pursuit in Europe, especially the British Isles, was exported by European settlers to various parts of the New World.

Definition of fox in the English dictionary

The first definition of fox in the dictionary is any canine mammal of the genus Vulpes and related genera. They are mostly predators that do not hunt in packs and typically have large pointed ears, a pointed muzzle, and a bushy tail related adjective vulpine. Other definition of fox is the fur of any of these animals, usually reddish-brown or grey in colour. Fox is also a person who is cunning and sly.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FOX

PRESENT

Present

I fox

you fox

he/she/it foxes

we fox

you fox

they fox

Present continuous

I am foxing

you are foxing

he/she/it is foxing

we are foxing

you are foxing

they are foxing

Present perfect

I have foxed

you have foxed

he/she/it has foxed

we have foxed

you have foxed

they have foxed

Present perfect continuous

I have been foxing

you have been foxing

he/she/it has been foxing

we have been foxing

you have been foxing

they have been foxing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I foxed

you foxed

he/she/it foxed

we foxed

you foxed

they foxed

Past continuous

I was foxing

you were foxing

he/she/it was foxing

we were foxing

you were foxing

they were foxing

Past perfect

I had foxed

you had foxed

he/she/it had foxed

we had foxed

you had foxed

they had foxed

Past perfect continuous

I had been foxing

you had been foxing

he/she/it had been foxing

we had been foxing

you had been foxing

they had been foxing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will fox

you will fox

he/she/it will fox

we will fox

you will fox

they will fox

Future continuous

I will be foxing

you will be foxing

he/she/it will be foxing

we will be foxing

you will be foxing

they will be foxing

Future perfect

I will have foxed

you will have foxed

he/she/it will have foxed

we will have foxed

you will have foxed

they will have foxed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been foxing

you will have been foxing

he/she/it will have been foxing

we will have been foxing

you will have been foxing

they will have been foxing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would fox

you would fox

he/she/it would fox

we would fox

you would fox

they would fox

Conditional continuous

I would be foxing

you would be foxing

he/she/it would be foxing

we would be foxing

you would be foxing

they would be foxing

Conditional perfect

I would have fox

you would have fox

he/she/it would have fox

we would have fox

you would have fox

they would have fox

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been foxing

you would have been foxing

he/she/it would have been foxing

we would have been foxing

you would have been foxing

they would have been foxing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you fox
we let´s fox
you fox

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to fox

Past participle

foxed

Present Participle

foxing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF FOX

Find out the translation of fox to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of fox from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fox» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 狐狸
• Translator English - Spanish: zorro
• English: fox
• Translator English - Hindi: फॉक्स
• Translator English - Arabic: ثَعْلَب
• Translator English - Russian: лиса
• Translator English - Portuguese: raposa
• Translator English - Bengali: শিয়াল
• Translator English - French: renard
• Translator English - Malay: Musang
• Translator English - German: Fuchs
• Translator English - Japanese: キツネ
• Translator English - Korean: 여우
• Translator English - Javanese: Rubah
• Translator English - Vietnamese: con cáo
• Translator English - Tamil: நரி
• Translator English - Marathi: कोल्हा
• Translator English - Turkish: tilki
• Translator English - Italian: volpe
• Translator English - Polish: lis
• Translator English - Ukrainian: лисиця
• Translator English - Romanian: vulpe
• Translator English - Greek: αλεπού
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Fox
• Translator English - Swedish: räv
• Translator English - Norwegian: rev

10 QUOTES WITH «FOX»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fox.

1

Eric Alterman

Fox News is nothing if not impressive. No matter how harsh the criticism it endures, the network somehow always manages to prove itself even worse than we had previously imagined.

2

Aristotle

Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.

3

Shelley Berkley

For the Department of Energy to conduct this investigation is like the fox watching the hen house.

4

Napoleon Bonaparte

I am sometimes a fox and sometimes a lion. The whole secret of government lies in knowing when to be the one or the other.

5

Ruth Brown

A fox is a wolf who sends flowers.

6

Warren E. Burger

It is not unprofessional to give free legal advice, but advertising that the first visit will be free is a bit like a fox telling chickens he will not bite them until they cross the threshold of the hen house.

7

Thomas Fuller

With foxes we must play the fox.

8

Clifford Geertz

I'm an inveterate fox and not a hedgehog, so I always think you should try everything.

9

Zora Neale Hurston

Anybody depending on somebody else's gods is depending on a fox not to eat chickens.

10

Norman Jewison

We're always on the side of the animal that's being chased. We always seem to be on the side of the rabbit or the fox and not on the side of the hounds.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOX»

Discover the use of fox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Foxe's Book Of Martyrs

Under the Roman emperors, commonly called the Era of the Martyrs, was occasioned partly by the increasing number and luxury of the Christians, and the hatred of Galerius, the adopted son of Diocletian, who, being stimulated by his mother, a ...

John Foxe, 2004

Stone Fox

Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

John Reynolds Gardiner, 2010

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox!

Roald Dahl, 2007

Fox

A magnificent and arresting picture book that goes to the heart of human relationships.

Margaret Wild, 2000

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers? This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson.

Mary E. Pearson, 2009

Making Miracles

As you follow the simple day-by-day program designed by Drs. Arnold and Barry Fox, you will learn to tap into the secrets of miracle making that are in your control.

Arnold Fox & Barry Fox, 2008

Fox

Introduces the fox, describing their life cycle, how they find food, their enemies, and how they are affected by urban development and sport hunting.

Michael Leach, 2008

Fox

This book is the first to fully explore the fox as the object of both derision and fascination, from the forests of North America to the deserts of Africa to the Arctic tundra.

Martin Wallen, 2006

Sly Fox and Little Red Hen

Light-hearted stories and fables about talking animals are a very old European tradition. This simple retelling omits the hen's amazing skill with a needle and thread, but retains the original humour of the tale.

‎1998

Fox Lake

Fox Lake, nestled as it is in the the heart of the chain, has been one of the Chicago areas favorite recreation destinations for over 100 years.

Paul J. Jakstas, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fox is used in the context of the following news items.

Comic-Con: Fox shows off its superpowers with 'Fantastic Four …

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Joan Jett & Cherie Currie Respond to Jackie Fox of the Runaways …

Jackie Fox, original bassist of pioneering '70s all-female rock band the Runaways, shocked the world with a harrowing account of being raped ... «Radio.com Music and Entertainment News, Jul 15»

Mysterious RI beach explosion injures woman

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- A mysterious explosion injured a woman at a Rhode Island beach Saturday morning and puzzled ... «My Fox Boston, Jul 15»

Mexico eye further progress against Guatemala

ET, FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports Go). It is, in some ways, the perfect scenario for a side that entered this tournament under considerable scrutiny. «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»

Unpaid internships may get a reprieve, following court ruling on Fox …

In its July 2 decision to send a lawsuit involving two former interns of Fox Searchlight Pictures back down to district court, the Second Circuit ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow wrongly excoriates Fox News, but she …

Thursday night, she railed about Fox News Channel's televised Republican presidential debate, scheduled for next month, and let herself get ... «BizPac Review, Jul 15»

Ask Dr. Fox: Help for dog with skin issues

Dear Dr. Fox: We took our standard poodle to a dermatologist three weeks ago. The vet thought her problem may be sebaceous adenitis, and, ... «Winston-Salem Journal, Jul 15»

Duff idea? Fox hopes Chile's beer lovers give Simpsons brew a …

Jeffrey Godsick, president of Fox's consumer products division, told the Wall Street Journal the company planned to start selling Duff in Chile, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

John Stamos seeks treatment for substance abuse

Fox News Home · Watch Live · Trending; Video ... America's News HQ · America's Newsroom · Cavuto · Fox Files · Fox & Friends First · Fox & ... «Fox News, Jul 15»

Race results: The Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway

NASCAR: Kyle Busch leads 163 out of 267 laps to win in dominating fashion, making it his 2nd win of the season. share 0. Tweet 0. FOX Sports. «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»