Sole: meaning, definitions and examples

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sole

 

[ sษ™สŠl ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

The underside of a person's foot.

Synonyms

base, bottom, underside

Examples of usage

  • She felt the cold tile beneath the sole of her foot.
  • The shoe had a thick rubber sole for extra comfort.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A single payment made for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

exclusive, individual, single

Examples of usage

  • He received a large sum of money as a sole compensation for his injuries.
  • The company agreed to pay her a sole settlement for the copyright infringement.
Context #3 | Adjective

only

Being the only one; single and isolated from others.

Synonyms

exclusive, only, unique

Examples of usage

  • He was the sole survivor of the plane crash.
  • She had sole custody of her children after the divorce.

Translations

Translations of the word "sole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sohle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะพัˆะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podeszwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ดๅบ• (ใใคใžใ“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท semelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ‘์ฐฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podrรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podrรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž‹ๅบ• (xiรฉdว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podplat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suela

Etymology

The word 'sole' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'soul', meaning 'bottom of the foot'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to represent not only the underside of the foot but also a single payment or exclusive ownership. The versatility of 'sole' as a word reflects its adaptability in different fields, from footwear to legal terminology.

See also: sol, solace, solar, solo.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,932, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.