sock — a piece of clothing worn on the foot inside a shoe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of clothing worn on the foot inside a shoe
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɑːk/
Korean meaning: 신발 안에 신는 발가락부터 발목까지의 의류
Korean pronunciation: **삭**
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to steal my socks and hide them under the bed.
- I always lose one sock in the washing machine - where do they go?
- She gave him a sock in the jaw for his rude comment.
sock
NOUN//sɑːk//
a piece of clothing worn on the foot inside a shoe
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/sɑːk/
🇬🇧 UK/sɒk/
🌳Etymology
Rootsock
Origin
고대 그리스의 연극배우들이 신던 가벼운 신발 'soccus'에서 유래되었습니다. 로마 시대를 거쳐 현재의 양말 의미로 발전했어요.
🎵Rhyme
rockblockclocklockshock
rock
block
clock
lock
shock
🔗Collocations
put on socks
cotton socks
sock drawer
knee-high socks
sock puppet
pull up socks
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat loves to steal my socks and hide them under the bed.”
😄 Fun example
“I always lose one sock in the washing machine - where do they go?”
“She gave him a sock in the jaw for his rude comment.”
“These wool socks will keep your feet warm in winter.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
stockinghosieryfootwear
Antonyms
barefootshoeless
Related
shoefootankletoeheel
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