fool — a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person
Pronunciation (IPA): /fuːl/
Example Sentences
- I felt like such a fool when I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out all day.
- Don't fool yourself into thinking this exam will be easy.
- He's no fool when it comes to making money.
fool
NOUN[/fuːl/]
a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person
a person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'fool' derives from Latin 'follis', originally meaning 'bellows' or 'leather bag'. The metaphorical sense developed from the notion of an empty bag filled only with wind, applied figuratively to someone whose head is empty of sense.
Breakdown
follis (Latin: bellows, leather pouch) → Old French 'fol' → Middle English 'fool', with the semantic shift from 'empty container' to 'person devoid of wisdom or judgment'.
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📝Examples
“I felt like such a fool when I realized I was wearing my shirt inside out all day.”
“Don't fool yourself into thinking this exam will be easy.”
“He's no fool when it comes to making money.”
“Stop fooling around and get back to work!”
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