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frank

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciations'frank': /ˈfræŋk/; 'Frank': English: /fræŋk/, German: /fraŋk/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/fræŋk/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'frank': (frangk); 'Frank': (frangk, frängk; Russ., fänk; Ger.[?r] fängk)


Inflections of 'frank' (adj):
franker
adj comparative
frankest
adj superlative

Collocations for "frank"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "frank" in context.

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frank

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. appreciate you being frank (with me)
  2. has always been frank (with me)
  3. can finally be frank with you (about)
  4. is [very, refreshingly] frank on the subject of
  5. is [very] frank about
  6. let me be frank (here)
  7. to be frank, (I don't like it)
  8. to be [quite, totally] frank with you
  9. frank and [open, honest, earnest]
  10. have a frank discussion about
  11. a frank exchange of ideas
  12. had a few frank words with
  13. need a frank [answer, response, opinion]
  14. [came in for, accepted] frank criticism
  15. a frank assessment of (the situation)
n
  1. eating beans and franks
  2. grilled burgers and franks
  3. a [letter, parcel, package] frank
  4. the frank indicates postage paid
  5. has a frank on the [cover, outside]
v
  1. frank [the envelope, a letter, your parcel]
  2. franking [personal, business, inter-city, regional] mail
  3. franked with a [postmark, stamp]
  4. franked [postage paid, 50 cents]
  5. franked through the [university, department, ministry, government office]
'frank' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "frank" in the title:

A(n) <frank>/<instant>/<prompt> reply is much more appreciated than beating about the bush. - English Only forum
"And another thing: Did you see Frank at the game?" -> colon, capitalization? - English Only forum
And Frank’s tape - English Only forum
Anne Frank - English Only forum
as far as she intended to be frank, and superficially kind - English Only forum
as far as she intended to be frank, and superficially kind - English Only forum
ball is in Frank's honor - English Only forum
Be frank with me - English Only forum
"being frank about our privilege and racism" - English Only forum
blunt and frank - English Only forum
Can a chickenfurter find happiness in the land of the frank - English Only forum
comma with salutation (informal letter): Hey, Frank vs. Hey Frank - English Only forum
For (Frank Sinatra has a cold) - English Only forum
Frank “Buck” Rogers - English Only forum
Frank / Outspoken / Straightforward .. - English Only forum
frank and free - English Only forum
frank and nancy ??? - English Only forum
Frank asked him how much <were their tickets> for the concert. - English Only forum
Frank forces Lenny to go to a talk/conversation with Mr Blane. - English Only forum
Frank Frazetta monsters! - English Only forum
Frank Gore and the Niners - English Only forum
Frank has been really busy <getting/to get> the new products ready - English Only forum
Frank here has already worked us a little miracle - English Only forum
Frank is a fine athlete - English Only forum
Frank <is leaving><will leave> for London by train which <leaves><will leave> at 8:30 next morning - English Only forum
Frank is not here anymore. Is this a temporary or permanent absence? - English Only forum
frank language or frank tongue? - English Only forum
frank one - English Only forum
Frank was about to leave when - English Only forum
Frank will decide whom < animals>will work with< animals>? - English Only forum
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