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shoes

|shoes|

A1

/ʃuːz/

(shoe)

footwear

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerb
shoeshoesshoesshoedshoedshoeingshoeing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'shoe' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sċōh', where 'sċōh' meant 'footwear'.

Historical Evolution

'sċōh' changed from Old English word 'sċōh' and eventually became the modern English word 'shoe'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'footwear', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a covering for the foot, typically made of leather, having a sturdy sole and not reaching above the ankle.

He bought a new pair of shoes for the wedding.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a situation or position in life, especially as experienced by someone else.

Try to put yourself in her shoes before judging her actions.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45