shoe
word
/ˈʃu/
shoo
/ʃˈuː/
shoo
Definition
A shoe is something you wear on your foot to protect it and make walking more comfortable. It usually covers the foot but not the ankle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually countable: 'a shoe', 'two shoes'. Often used as a pair: 'a pair of shoes'. 'Shoe' is more general than 'sneaker', 'boot', or 'sandal', which are specific types.
Spanish: zapatoPortuguese (BR): sapatoPortuguese (PT): sapatoChinese (Simplified): 鞋Chinese (Traditional): 鞋子Hindi: जूताArabic: حذاءBengali: জুতো - জুতাRussian: туфля - ботинок (обувь)Japanese: 靴Vietnamese: giàyKorean: 신발Turkish: ayakkabıUrdu: جوتاIndonesian: sepatu
Example Sentences
I need comfortable shoes for walking around the city.
natural
Take your shoes off before you come inside.
natural
My left shoe is under the bed.
basic
This shoe is too small for me.
basic
She bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
basic
These shoes looked great online, but they hurt my feet.
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