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foiling

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /fɔɪl/
    • /fɔɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /fɔɪl/

Definition of foiling word

  • noun foiling Present participle of foil. 1

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Parts of speech for Foiling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

foiling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

foiling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for foiling

noun foiling

  • success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
  • nonfulfillment — neglect or failure to fulfill or carry out as required.
  • frustration — act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.

adjective foiling

  • defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.

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