sole

//soʊl//
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Noun

soleSingular
solesPlural
1

The bottom part of a shoe or boot, often excluding the heel, that touches the ground.

The sole of my shoe is worn out from walking so much.

2

The underside of a person's foot.

The soles of my feet hurt after walking all day.

Synonym

Noun

soleSingular
solesPlural
1

A flat edible marine fish with both eyes on one side of the head, highly valued as food.

I ordered grilled sole at the seafood restaurant.

Adjective

soleCanonical form
1

Being the only one; single and exclusive.

She is the sole owner of the company.

Antonym

Verb

1

To put a new sole on a shoe or boot.

I need to have my boots soled before winter.

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