On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Fooled. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Fooled meaning
simple past and past participle of fool
Using Fooled
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of fool
- In the example corpus, fooled often appears in combinations such as: be fooled, fooled by, fooled into.
Context around Fooled
- Average sentence length in these examples: 19.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 7 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Fooled
- In this selection, "fooled" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, batman, markstrom and muggleton stand out and add context to how "fooled" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include t be fooled by the and comtois and fooled markstrom. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "fooled" sits close to words such as altitudes, beethoven and begs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with fooled
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
But do not be fooled. (5 words)
Fooled you, didn’t I? (5 words)
But don't be fooled by its small size. (9 words)
Hill advised jurors during the six-week double murder trial “not to be ‘misled” by the evidence presented by the defense and also “not to be ‘fooled” by Murdaugh’s own emotional testimony, the filing stated. (36 words)
In the case of Covid tests, it is easy for someone to be fooled, as the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reports that the summer is a time for a surge in Covid infections. (35 words)
Michael Smith’s late stoppage-time effort out east was consolation with a very small c. It reduced Hull’s lead to two goals, but everyone in attendance was not fooled. (31 words)
Yes, many have been fooled, but how can so many be fooled for so long; thousands of years in fact? (20 words)
Fooled you, didn’t I? (5 words)
Example sentences (20)
Yes, many have been fooled, but how can so many be fooled for so long; thousands of years in fact?
Altman said of the public’s understanding of ChatGPT and text-generating AI, “For a while, people were fooled by PhotoShop.
And we talked about this: Don’t be fooled because a scam website looks well-branded and professional.
Behind those smiles and snow-white teeth there may be a person going through emotional, mental, or physical hell – don’t be fooled.
But do not be fooled.
But don't be fooled by its small size.
Clayface is a master of disguise whose shapeshifting skills have even fooled Batman.
Don’t be fooled by Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph in Qatar – that was an anomaly.
Don’t be fooled by the lack of a Power Five foe.
Don't be fooled by the low prices — some of Hajime's classmates will be more than happy to receive a bottle of ramune or a bag of sunflower seeds.
Don't be fooled by these movies' bright colors or animation: these movies are for more mature audiences.
Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a horror story.
Essentially, don’t be fooled; if Republicans were in this position, they’d likely act the same way.
Fooled you, didn’t I?
Frank Vatrano whipped a rising shot toward the net that changed directions off Comtois and fooled Markstrom.
He might appear a country boy through and through, but he hasn’t fooled Muggleton.
Hill advised jurors during the six-week double murder trial “not to be ‘misled” by the evidence presented by the defense and also “not to be ‘fooled” by Murdaugh’s own emotional testimony, the filing stated.
In the case of Covid tests, it is easy for someone to be fooled, as the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reports that the summer is a time for a surge in Covid infections.
In this case, we need to check our hubris at the door and question whether we have been fooled by randomness or have stumbled upon a stroke of genius.
Michael Smith’s late stoppage-time effort out east was consolation with a very small c. It reduced Hull’s lead to two goals, but everyone in attendance was not fooled.
Common combinations with fooled
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- be fooled 83×
- fooled by 72×
- fooled into 17×
- not fooled 13×
- been fooled 9×
- fooled the 8×
- were fooled 7×
- was fooled 6×
- fooled and 6×
- get fooled 5×