Cool MateMeaning of Foul
In simple words: A bad or unfair action in a game or sport.
Foul in a sentence
- He received a yellow card for a 'foul' during the match.
- That was a blatant 'foul'; the referee must give a penalty.
- In basketball, a 'foul' can lead to free throws.
How to use Foul
Commonly used in sports contexts to describe illegal actions. Avoid in formal writing unless discussing rules.
Grammar pattern
foul + object
Memory hint
Think of 'foul' as 'found foul' smells – things that are bad.
Related words
Collocations with Foul
- commit a foul
- serious foul
- foul play
Synonyms for Foul
- violation
- infraction
- penalty
- wrongdoing
Opposites of Foul
- fair play
- honor
Common mistakes with Foul
- Confused with 'fowl', which means bird.
- Using 'foul' in a non-sport context incorrectly.
- Mistaking 'foul' for 'foul play' when discussing wrongdoing.
Foul appears in
Foul in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خطأ
تصرف سيء أو غير عادل في لعبة أو رياضة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফাউল
খেলা বা খেলায় খারাপ বা অন্যায্য কাজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Foul
Eine schlechte oder unfaire Aktion in einem Spiel oder Sport.
- SpanishEspañol
Falta
Una acción mala o injusta en un juego o deporte.
- Persianفارسی
خطا، کثیف
یه کار بد یا ناجور توی بازی یا ورزش.
- FrenchFrançais
Faute
Une mauvaise action ou une action injuste dans un jeu ou un sport.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फाउल
खेल या खेल में कोई बुरा या अनुचित काम।
- ItalianItaliano
Fallo
Un'azione scorretta o sleale in una partita o in uno sport.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Falta
Uma ação má ou injusta num jogo ou desporto.
- RussianРусский
Фол
Плохое или нечестное действие в игре или спорте.
- Urduاردو
غلط، بد، بدکار
کھیل یا کھیل میں کوئی غلط یا ناجائز حرکت۔
- Chinese中文
犯规
在比赛或体育运动中，不好的或不公平的行为。
More words like Foul
- Violation
- PenaltyB2
a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract
- Wrong doing
- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
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Frequently asked questions about Foul
What does Foul mean?
A bad or unfair action in a game or sport.
What is the definition of Foul?
A violation of rules or an unfair act in a sport.
How do you use Foul in a sentence?
He received a yellow card for a 'foul' during the match.
Can you give another example of Foul?
That was a blatant 'foul'; the referee must give a penalty.
What are synonyms for Foul?
Common alternatives include violation, infraction, penalty, wrongdoing.
What is the opposite of Foul?
Opposite meanings include fair play, honor.
What words go with Foul?
It commonly pairs with commit a foul, serious foul, foul play.
What are common mistakes when using Foul?
Confused with 'fowl', which means bird. Using 'foul' in a non-sport context incorrectly. Mistaking 'foul' for 'foul play' when discussing wrongdoing.
How do you pronounce Foul?
US: //faʊl//, UK: //faʊl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Foul?
Commonly used in sports contexts to describe illegal actions. Avoid in formal writing unless discussing rules.