fool (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /fuːl/
Definition
A person who is easily tricked or who behaves in a silly way.
Examples
He was a fool to believe that the salesman would give him a discount.
The court jester was known for his foolish antics.
Don't be such a fool; think before you act.
How to Use fool
- fool around (phrasal verb)
- To waste time or behave in a silly or unproductive way. — "Stop fooling around and get your work done."
- fool into (prepositional phrase)
- To trick someone into doing something. — "He was fooled into giving away his password."
- a fool's paradise (idiom)
- A state of happiness that is based on false beliefs or hopes. — "Living without a job and expecting money to appear is a fool's paradise."
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