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Vocabulary Entry
fool
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.
Example Sentences
"He felt like a fool after forgetting his best friend's birthday."
"The prank turned him into the office fool for the day."
"Don't be a fool; listen carefully to the instructions."
V
verb
To deceive or trick someone; to make a fool of someone.
Example Sentences
"She managed to fool her parents into thinking she was studying."
"Don't let anyone fool you; this deal sounds too good to be true."
"He was fooled by the magic trick and couldn't figure out how it was done."
A
adjective
Silly or lacking in good sense.
Example Sentences
"It was a fool decision to invest all his savings in that scheme."
"Her fool remarks made everyone laugh during the serious meeting."
"He made a fool mistake by forgetting to check his work before submitting it."