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fool

[fuːl]

fool Definition

  • 1a person who lacks good sense or judgment; a silly or stupid person
  • 2to trick or deceive someone

Using fool: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fool" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Don't be a fool and risk your life for a dare.

  • Example

    He was made a fool of by his friends.

  • Example

    She felt like a fool for forgetting her own birthday.

  • Example

    He fooled me into thinking he was someone else.

fool Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fool

Antonyms for fool

Idioms Using fool

  • be nobody's fool

    to be clever and not easily deceived

    Example

    She may seem naive, but she's nobody's fool.

  • more fool you/him/her

    used to express disapproval of someone's actions

    Example

    If you lend him money again, more fool you!

  • there's no fool like an old fool

    older people can be just as foolish as young people

    Example

    He should know better at his age, but there's no fool like an old fool.

Phrases with fool

  • play the fool

    to act in a silly or foolish way

    Example

    He played the fool to make his friends laugh.

  • to behave in a way that makes oneself look stupid or ridiculous

    Example

    She made a fool of herself by tripping on stage.

  • fool's paradise

    a state of happiness based on a false belief or illusion

    Example

    He was living in a fool's paradise, thinking he could get away with cheating.

Origins of fool

from Old French 'fol', meaning 'mad, insane'

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Summary: fool in Brief

The term 'fool' [fuːl] refers to a person who lacks good sense or judgment, often behaving in a silly or stupid way. It can also mean to trick or deceive someone. Examples include 'Don't be a fool and risk your life for a dare.' and 'He fooled me into thinking he was someone else.' Phrases like 'play the fool' and idioms like 'be nobody's fool' further illustrate the concept of foolishness.

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