B2
folly vs fool
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| follynoun/ˈfɑː.li/ | Meaning a foolish action or idea, or the quality of being foolish | Goes with sheer folly | Example Investing all your savings in one company would be sheer folly. |
| foolnoun/fuːl/ | Meaning a person who does something stupid or lacks good judgment | Goes with make a fool of | Example I felt like a fool when I realized I had been talking to the wrong man. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He called himself an old for trusting them.