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Learner’s Word of the Day

Corn wrapped in foil


1 [noncount] : a very thin and light sheet of metal



Cover the dish with aluminum foil.


kitchen foil [=foil used to wrap or cover food]


candy wrapped in foil



2 [count] : someone or something that is different from another person or thing in a useful or appealing way — usually + for or to



He acted as a foil for the comedian. [=he acted very serious to make the comedian seem funnier]


That dark blue dress is a good foil for her blonde hair.


His reserved manner was a perfect foil for/to her bubbly personality.



3 [count] : a sword that has a light, thin blade and that is used in the sport of fencing
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