foal
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /foʊl/
KK: /foʊl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give birth to a young horse.
Example
The mare foaled in the early morning.
Tense Forms
Past: foaled
Past Participle: foaled
Conversation
Did you hear that the mare is about to foal?
Really? That's so exciting!
I can't wait to see the little one when it arrives.
Me too! Foals are always adorable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
birth
Antonyms
abort
miscarry
fail
noun
Definition
A young horse that is less than a year old.
Example
The foal was playing in the field with its mother.
Conversation
Did you see that foal at the ranch yesterday?
Yeah, it was so cute and playful!
I can't believe how fast it was running around with its mother.
Root Explanation
The word 'foal' originates from Old English 'fola', meaning a young horse. It specifically refers to a young horse that is not yet weaned.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'fola' for a young horse — this helps you remember that a foal is a young horse.
Visually Confused Words
focal
foveal
fotmal
formal
fontal
folial
floral
feodal