Soles: meaning, definitions and examples

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soles

 

[ soสŠlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear, anatomy

Soles are the undersides of footwear or the bottom part of the foot. They provide support and protection for feet and are crucial for walking and standing. In addition, the term can also refer to the base of certain objects, such as a shoe or a piece of furniture.

Synonyms

base, bottom, underside

Examples of usage

  • My shoes have rubber soles for better traction.
  • He stepped on a sharp object, hurting the sole of his foot.
  • The soles of her shoes were worn out from all the walking.
  • He checked the soles of his shoes before entering the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "soles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sohlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะพัˆะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podeszwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฝใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท semelles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plantas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ‘์ฐฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podrรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podrรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž‹ๅบ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podplati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ altlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plantillas

Etymology

The word 'sole' comes from the Old English 'sลl,' meaning 'bottom of a shoe or foot.' This term has roots in the Latin 'sola', which translates to 'the bottom' or 'the sole.' The evolution of the word over time has seen it take on various forms in different languages, including 'solea' in Latin, which refers to the flat part of the foot. Its usage has remained consistent across centuries, maintaining the association with the bottom structure in various contexts. Today, 'sole' is widely used not only in footwear but also in anatomical references to the structure of the foot, illustrating its enduring significance in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,938, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.