sole — the bottom part of the foot or shoe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the bottom part of the foot or shoe
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's the sole ruler of the house, but she can't even open a can of food.
- The sole of my expensive running shoes wore out after just one marathon.
- His sole excuse for being late was that his alarm clock had an existential crisis.
sole
NOUN[/soʊl/]
the bottom part of the foot or shoe
an elderly cobbler carefully examines a worn leather boot while holding it upside down. He points to the damaged rubber bottom with his finger, showing the customer where repairs are needed. The customer leans forward to see the thick sole that has been worn thin from walking. Wood shavings and leather pieces scatter across the workbench around them. Other shoes waiting for repair sit nearby, each showing their worn soles. the bottom part of the foot's shoe that touches the ground
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“My cat thinks she's the sole ruler of the house, but she can't even open a can of food.”
“The sole of my expensive running shoes wore out after just one marathon.”
“His sole excuse for being late was that his alarm clock had an existential crisis.”
“The sole witness to the crime was a very unreliable parrot.”
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