Simple meaning
What does Foul mean?
a move that breaks game rules
Dictionary definition
A foul is a play that breaks the rules in a game.
Example sentences
Foul in a sentence
easy
The referee called a foul.
medium
One foul gave the other team a free throw.
hard
The article used foul to show why fairness matters in sports.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
fair playFollowing rules correctly.
Word family
Foul word family
Base word
foul
noun
foul
Base form.
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What does foul mean?
FOUL means a move that breaks game rules.
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