Word: Fool

Pronunciation

/fuːl/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who acts unwisely or has a lack of good sense; someone who is easily tricked or deceived. Example: “He made a fool of himself by believing the prank.”
• Noun (derogatory): A person with a low level of intelligence. Example: “Don’t be such a fool; think before you act.”
• Verb: To deceive or make someone appear ridiculous; to treat someone as if they are stupid. Example: “His friends fooled him into thinking it was his birthday.”
• Verb: To spend time idly or aimlessly. Example: “He fooled around until it was too late to start his homework.”

Phrases

• “Fool’s gold”: Something that appears valuable but is actually worthless.
• “April Fool’s Day”: A holiday on April 1st where people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other.
• “A fool and his money are soon parted”: An expression suggesting that those who act foolishly with their finances will quickly lose them.
• “Make a fool of oneself”: To do something embarrassing or silly that causes others to laugh or ridicule.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The magician’s trick left the audience convinced he was a true fool.”
• Verb: “I won’t let anyone fool me with that old trick again.”
• Verb: “Instead of studying, he fooled around all night and failed the exam.”

Synonyms

• Idiot
• Simpleton
• Imbecile (offensive)
• Moron (offensive)
• Buffoon
• Jester
• Dupe
• Trickster (when used as a verb)