Definition and meaning of English word "fury"
fury
/ˈfjʊəri/
How to use
The noun 'fury' is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe intense anger, frequently with a sense of uncontrollable or violent outburst. A common grammatical nuance is that 'fury' can be followed by a prepositional phrase or an infinitive, as in 'The protesters unleashed their fury on the government' or 'She was consumed by fury to learn the truth.' Learners should note that 'fury' is not typically used with the article 'a', as it is often considered an uncountable noun in this sense.
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fury
Example
The customer exploded with uncontrolled fury when the manager refused to offer a refund.
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Common phrases
- unleash one's fury— unleash one's fury
- vent one's fury— vent one's fury
- consume with fury— consume with fury
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Frequency rank: #1400 in English
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The English word "fury" means "fury" in English.
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