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soles

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsoʊɫz// soles

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a pair of shoes or both feet.

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