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Foolproof
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Simple meaning
What does Foolproof mean?
Very simple and hard to get wrong.
Dictionary definition
Designed to be so simple or safe that it is very hard to use wrongly.
Example sentences
Foolproof in a sentence
easy
The recipe is nearly foolproof.
medium
They made a foolproof checklist for the trip.
hard
A foolproof process reduces mistakes by making each step clear and easy to follow.
Synonyms
Words like Foolproof
Antonyms
Opposite words
confusingHard to understand or use correctly.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foolproof, depending on context.
Word family
Foolproof word family
Base word
foolproof
verb
foolproofed
Past form of foolproof.
verb
foolproofing
Action form of foolproof.
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Practice 1
What does foolproof mean?
Foolproof means very simple and hard to get wrong.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foolproof?
Reliable is close in meaning to foolproof in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foolproof?
Confusing contrasts with foolproof.
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