What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sucker
Example
He's such a sucker for those get-rich-quick schemes. [sucker: noun]
Example
Don't be a sucker and fall for their lies. [sucker: adjective]
fool
Example
She felt like a fool for believing his lies. [fool: noun]
Example
You're fooling yourself if you think that plan will work. [fooling: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fool is more commonly used than sucker in everyday language, especially in British English. However, both words are informal and should be used with caution in formal settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sucker and fool?
Neither sucker nor fool are particularly formal words, and both are best avoided in professional or academic contexts.
