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Fooling
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Simple meaning
What does Fooling mean?
Tricking or joking.
Dictionary definition
Tricking, joking, or making someone believe something false.
Example sentences
Fooling in a sentence
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He was only fooling with his friends.
medium
Fooling someone can be funny or unkind depending on the situation.
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Fooling can mean playful joking or dishonest deception.
Synonyms
Words like Fooling
trickingMaking someone believe something false.
foolRelated word that supports the meaning of fooling.
Antonyms
Opposite words
telling truthGiving accurate information.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fooling, depending on context.
Word family
Fooling word family
Base word
fooling
noun
foolings
More than one fooling.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fooling mean?
Fooling means tricking or joking.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fooling?
Tricking is close in meaning to fooling in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fooling?
Telling Truth contrasts with fooling.
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