Cool MateMeaning of Fool
a person who you think behaves or speaks in a way that lacks intelligence or good judgement
In simple words: a person who makes mistakes or is easily tricked
Fool in a sentence
- He felt like a fool after forgetting his best friend's birthday.
- Don't be a fool by trusting every suspicious email.
- The court jester was known as a fool, entertaining the king with jokes.
- Only a fool would ignore such clear advice from experts.
- In Shakespeare's plays, the fool often speaks truth in riddles.
- She acted like a fool when she spilled coffee on her boss's documents.
How to use Fool
Used when someone is deceived or makes a silly decision. Avoid in serious contexts to not offend someone.
Grammar pattern
fool + object
Memory hint
Think of the phrase 'Don't be a fool!'—imagine a clown making silly mistakes.
Related words
Collocations with Fool
Synonyms for Fool
- idiot
- jester
Common mistakes with Fool
- Using 'fool' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I fool.'
- Confusing 'fool' with 'fools' as plural without context.
- Overusing in formal conversations where 'deceived' may be more appropriate.
Fool appears in
Fool in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أحمق,مغفل,مهرج
شخص يرتكب الأخطاء أو يسهل خداعه
- Bengaliবাংলা
বোকা, মূর্খ
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি ভুল করেন বা সহজেই প্রতারিত হন
- GermanDeutsch
Narr
jemand, der Fehler macht oder leicht ausgetrickst wird
- SpanishEspañol
Tonto, Bobo, Payaso
Alguien que comete errores o es fácil de engañar.
- Persianفارسی
احمق، دلقک
کسی که اشتباه میکند یا راحت گول میخورد
- FrenchFrançais
Idiot, imbécile, niais
Quelqu'un qui fait des erreurs ou qui est facilement trompé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मूर्ख
एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जो गलतियाँ करता है या जिसे आसानी से धोखा दिया जा सकता है
- ItalianItaliano
Pazzo, Sciocco
Una persona che commette errori o si fa facilmente ingannare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tolo
alguém que comete erros ou é facilmente enganado
- RussianРусский
Дурак, глупец
Человек, который совершает ошибки или которого легко обмануть.
- Urduاردو
احمق, بی عقل, دیوانه
ایسا شخص جو غلطیاں کرتا ہے یا آسانی سے دھوکہ کھا جاتا ہے
- Chinese中文
傻瓜, 笨蛋
一个会犯错或容易被骗的人
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Frequently asked questions about Fool
What does Fool mean?
a person who makes mistakes or is easily tricked
What is the definition of Fool?
a person who you think behaves or speaks in a way that lacks intelligence or good judgement
How do you use Fool in a sentence?
He felt like a fool after forgetting his best friend's birthday.
Can you give another example of Fool?
Don't be a fool by trusting every suspicious email.
What are synonyms for Fool?
Common alternatives include idiot, jester.
What is the opposite of Fool?
Opposite meanings include genius, sensible, wise.
What words go with Fool?
It commonly pairs with big, great, silly, feel, feel like, look, like a fool, fool of a something, act the fool, play the fool, be no fool.
What are common mistakes when using Fool?
Using 'fool' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I fool.' Confusing 'fool' with 'fools' as plural without context. Overusing in formal conversations where 'deceived' may be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Fool?
US: /["/fuːl/"]/, UK: /["/fuːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fool?
Used when someone is deceived or makes a silly decision. Avoid in serious contexts to not offend someone.
What CEFR level is Fool?
"Fool" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.