toes
word · lemma: toe
/ˈtoʊz/
tohz
/tˈəʊz/
tohz
Definition
Toes are the small digits at the end of your foot. They help you balance, walk, and move comfortably.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural in everyday use because people normally talk about more than one: 'my toes are cold.' The singular is 'toe.' Common phrases: 'stub your toe,' 'tiptoe,' and 'toe nails'/'toenails.' Do not confuse 'toes' with 'fingers,' which are on the hand.
Spanish: dedos del piePortuguese (BR): dedos do péPortuguese (PT): dedos do péChinese (Simplified): 脚趾Chinese (Traditional): 腳趾Hindi: पैर की उंगलियाँArabic: أصابع القدمBengali: আঙুল (পায়ের) - পায়ের আঙুলRussian: пальцы ногJapanese: 足の指Vietnamese: ngón chânKorean: 발가락Turkish: ayak parmaklarıUrdu: پاؤں کی انگلیاںIndonesian: jari-jari kaki
Example Sentences
My toes are cold.
basic
She painted her toes pink.
basic
The baby has tiny toes.
basic
I stubbed my toes on the coffee table.
natural
I can’t feel my toes after walking in the snow.
natural
He dipped his toes in the water to see if it was warm.
natural