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foul vs fouled

fouled vs foul

foul is a noun but fouled is not a noun.

foul and fouled both are adjectives.

foul is a verb but fouled is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foul Yes Yes Yes No
fouled No Yes No No
As adjectives, foul and fouled are synonyms defined as:
  • foul and fouled: especially of a ship's lines etc
Other synonyms of foul include afoul.
foul (noun) fouled (noun)
an act that violates the rules of a sport
foul (adjective) fouled (adjective)
(of a baseball) not hit between the foul lines made dirty or foul
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter especially of a ship's lines etc
characterized by obscenity
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
offensively malodorous
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
especially of a ship's lines etc
violating accepted standards or rules
foul (verb) fouled (verb)
become soiled and dirty
make unclean
spot, stain, or pollute
make impure
commit a foul; break the rules
hit a foul ball
become or cause to become obstructed
Difference between foul and fouled

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