Word
soles
/ˈsoʊɫz/
Definition
n. the bottom parts of your feet or the bottom parts of your shoes. They are the surfaces that touch the ground when you stand or walk.
n. the undersides of the feet or the bottom surfaces of footwear. Often refers to the durable material attached to the base of a shoe to provide traction and protection.
Examples
“The soles of my new boots are made of thick rubber.”
“After walking across the hot sand all afternoon, the soles of his feet were quite sore.”
“The cobbler explained that while the leather uppers remained in excellent condition, the soles had worn dangerously thin and required complete replacement to ensure proper grip.”
Examples
simple
“The soles of my new boots are made of thick rubber.”
contextual
“After walking across the hot sand all afternoon, the soles of his feet were quite sore.”
complex
“The cobbler explained that while the leather uppers remained in excellent condition, the soles had worn dangerously thin and required complete replacement to ensure proper grip.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a pair of shoes or both feet.
Real-World Examples
“He was last seen wearing black-framed glasses, a red long-sleeve shirt, black pants, a gold watch and black running shoes with white soles.” “Every day after school, I roll one of the oranges under the soles of my feet until it is soft and pulpy.” “He was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood down, a dark balaclava, dark pants and dark athletic-style shoes with light-coloured soles.” Scan code
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