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foul

Pronunciation: [faʊl]

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Learn how to use foul in a sentence: 15 audio examples across 5 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(adjective) when a player breaks the rules in a game or sport. If someone does something that is not allowed, like hitting another player unfairly, it is called a foul.

Example

The referee called a foul when the player pushed his opponent.

Example

The play was clean; there was no foul committed during the match.

Example

Did the referee see the foul that happened in the game?

Context: “sports”

(noun) an action in a game that is against the rules. It results in a penalty for the player who committed it.

Example

She was given a free kick because of the foul made by the other team.

Example

There were no fouls during the entire first half of the game.

Example

What happens when a player commits a foul in basketball?

Context: “games”

(verb) to commit an action in sports that breaks the rules. If a player does something unfair to get an advantage, they foul.

Example

He fouled the opponent while trying to steal the ball.

Example

She didn't foul anyone during the game; she played fairly.

Example

Did he foul the other player when trying to block the shot?

Context: “smell or taste”

(adjective) something that is very unpleasant or bad, like a horrible smell or taste. If food is spoiled, it can be described as foul.

Example

The garbage had a foul smell that was hard to ignore.

Example

The fresh fruit did not smell foul at all; it was sweet and inviting.

Example

Why does that fish smell so foul?

Context: “smell or taste”

(noun) something that is very unpleasant, like a bad odor. A foul can make you feel sick or want to stay away.

Example

There was a foul in the room that made everyone want to open a window.

Example

The flowers in the garden had no foul; they smelled wonderful.

Example

What caused the foul in the kitchen?

How to pronounce foul

Pronunciation: [faʊl]

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