fo Meaning & Definition
What Does Fo Mean?
Fo is a symbol that means ISO 639-1 language code for Faroese. As a noun, it means Abbreviation of folio, page and book size (10"-12.5" x 15"-20"). As a preposition, it means Alternative spelling of fo'.
Word Facts for Fo
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, preposition |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | f, 2º and fo |
| Antonyms | against |
| Plural | fos |
Fo Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-1 language code for Faroese.
Fo as a Noun
- Abbreviation of folio, page and book size (10"-12.5" x 15"-20").
Fo as a Preposition
- Alternative spelling of fo'.
Noun
- A leaf of a book or manuscript
- A page of a book, that is, one side of a leaf of a book.
- A page number. The even folios are on the left-hand pages and the odd folios on the right-hand pages.
- A sheet of paper folded in half.
- (books) A book made of sheets of paper each folded in half (two leaves or four pages to the sheet); hence, a book of the largest kind, exceeding 30 cm in height.
A rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
- A page in an account book; sometimes, two opposite pages bearing the same serial number.
- (19th to early 20th century) A leaf containing a certain number of words; hence, a certain number of words in a writing, as in England, in law proceedings 72, and in chancery, 90; in New York, 100 words.
- A wrapper for loose papers.
Preposition
- Pronunciation spelling of four.
Preposition
- Towards; in the direction of.
He was headed for the door when he remembered.
- Directed at; intended to belong to.
I have something for you.
- In order to help, benefit, gratify, honor etc. (someone or something).
Everything I do, I do for you.
- To be used or treated in a stated way, or with a stated purpose.
The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.
- Supporting, in favour of.
All those for the motion raise your hands.
- Because of.
He looks better for having lost weight.
- Intended to cure, remove or counteract; in order to cure, remove or counteract.
I need to spray my house for termites.
- Over (a period of time).
I've lived here for three years.
- Throughout or across (a distance in space).
I can see for miles.
- Used to introduce a subject within a to-infinitive clause.
All I want is for you to be happy.
- On behalf of.
I speak for the Prime Minister.
- In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.
He's got a turnip for a brain.
- In exchange for; in correspondence or equivalence with.
He matched me blow for blow.
- In order to obtain or acquire.
Can you go to the store for some eggs?
- By the standards of, usually with the implication of those standards being lower than one might otherwise expect.
Fair for its day.
- To be, or as being.
Don't take me for a fool.
- (usually in the phrase 'for all') Despite, in spite of.
For all his expensive education, he didn't seem very bright.
- Indicating something desired or anticipated.
Ah! for wings to soar …
- (in expressions such as 'for a start') Introducing the first item(s) in a potential sequence.
Go scuba diving? For one thing, I can't even swim.
- (with names) In honor of; after.
He is named for his grandfather.
- Due or facing (a certain outcome or fate).
He totally screwed up that project. Now he's surely for the sack.
- Out of; used to indicate a fraction, a ratio
In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day
- Used as part of a score to indicate the number of wickets that have fallen.
At close of play, England were 305 for 3.
- Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
- Used in various more-or-less idiomatic ways to construe individual verbs, indicating various semantic relationships such as target, purpose, result, etc.; see also the entries for individual phrasal verbs, e.g. ask for, look for, stand for, etc.
to account for one's whereabouts to care for a relative to settle for second best to allow for mistakes
Synonyms of Fo
Fo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fo
Fo in a Sentence
A rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
He was headed for the door when he remembered.
I have something for you.
Everything I do, I do for you.
The cake is for Tom and Helen's anniversary.
All those for the motion raise your hands.
He looks better for having lost weight.
I need to spray my house for termites.
I've lived here for three years.
I can see for miles.
All I want is for you to be happy.
I speak for the Prime Minister.
He's got a turnip for a brain.
He matched me blow for blow.
Can you go to the store for some eggs?
Fair for its day.
Don't take me for a fool.
For all his expensive education, he didn't seem very bright.
Ah! for wings to soar …
Go scuba diving? For one thing, I can't even swim.
He is named for his grandfather.
He totally screwed up that project. Now he's surely for the sack.
In term of base hits, Jones was three for four on the day
At close of play, England were 305 for 3.
to account for one's whereabouts to care for a relative to settle for second best to allow for mistakes
Word Forms & Grammar
fo (plural fos)
fo
Origin of Fo
Clipping of folio.
Common Questions About Fo
Is fo a symbol or a noun?
Fo is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a preposition.
What is another word for fo?
Words with a similar meaning to fo include f, 2º and fo. See the full list of fo synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of fo?
The opposite of fo is against.
What is the plural of fo?
The plural of fo is fos.