sole
word
/ˈsoʊɫ/
sohl
/sˈəʊl/
sohl
Definition
'Sole' can mean the only one of something, the bottom part of a foot or shoe, or a type of flat fish.
Usage & Nuances
'Sole' as 'only one' is formal. In footwear contexts, it refers to the 'sole of the shoe'. As a fish, it's a specific species, often 'dover sole'. Don't confuse with 'soul' (spirit/personality).
Spanish: único - planta del pie - suela (de zapato) - lenguado (pez)Portuguese (BR): único - sola (de sapato) - planta do pé - linguado (peixe)Portuguese (PT): único - sola (de sapato) - planta do pé - linguado (peixe)Chinese (Simplified): 唯一的 - 脚底 - 鞋底 - 鳎鱼Chinese (Traditional): 唯一的 - 腳底 - 鞋底 - 鰨魚Hindi: एकमात्र - पैरों का तलवा - जूते का तलवा - सोल (मछली)Arabic: وحيد - باطن القدم - نعل الحذاء - سمك موسىBengali: একমাত্র - তলা (জুতা/পা) - সোলে মাছRussian: единственный - подошва (обуви/стопы) - камбала (рыба)Japanese: 唯一の - 靴底 - 足の裏 - カレイ（魚）Vietnamese: duy nhất - đế (giày/chân) - cá bơnKorean: 유일한 - 밑창 (신발) - 발바닥 - 넙치 (생선)Turkish: tek - taban (ayakkabı/ayak) - dil balığıUrdu: واحد - تلوا (جوتے/پاؤں کا نچلا حصہ) - سول (مچھلی)Indonesian: satu-satunya - sol (alas kaki/telapak kaki) - ikan sole
Example Sentences
The sole of my foot hurts after running.
basic
He is the sole heir to his family's fortune.
natural
Try the grilled sole; it's the chef's specialty here.
natural
My old boots’ soles finally wore out after years of use.
natural
She was the sole person in the room.
basic
Check the sole of your shoe for gum.
basic