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Foiled
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Simple meaning
What does Foiled mean?
Stopped from succeeding.
Dictionary definition
Prevented from succeeding, or covered with foil.
Example sentences
Foiled in a sentence
easy
The guard foiled the escape.
medium
The foiled package kept the food warm.
hard
Foiled can describe a blocked plan or something wrapped or decorated with foil.
Synonyms
Words like Foiled
blockedStopped from happening.
foilRelated word that supports the meaning of foiled.
Antonyms
Opposite words
helpedAssisted or supported.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foiled, depending on context.
Word family
Foiled word family
Base word
foiled
verb
foiling
Action form of foiled.
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Practice 1
What does foiled mean?
Foiled means stopped from succeeding.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foiled?
Blocked is close in meaning to foiled in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foiled?
Helped contrasts with foiled.
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