shoe
A shoe is a piece of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot. It usually consists of a sole and a covering made of leather, cloth, or synthetic material.
Examples
3 of 5I always wear a comfortable shoe when I go for a walk in the park.
I always wear a comfortable shoe when I go for a walk in the park.
He arrived at the banquet wearing a polished black leather shoe on each foot.
He arrived at the banquet wearing a polished black leather shoe on each foot.
Check out that cool shoe you bought yesterday!
Check out that cool shoe you bought yesterday!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sh' sound in 'shoe' as the sound of your feet 'shuffing' across the floor.
Quick Quiz
Before you go running, make sure you tie your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: shoes
Examples
I always wear a comfortable shoe when I go for a walk in the park.
everydayI always wear a comfortable shoe when I go for a walk in the park.
He arrived at the banquet wearing a polished black leather shoe on each foot.
formalHe arrived at the banquet wearing a polished black leather shoe on each foot.
Check out that cool shoe you bought yesterday!
informalCheck out that cool shoe you bought yesterday!
The researchers analyzed the friction levels of the athletic shoe during high-speed movement.
academicThe researchers analyzed the friction levels of the athletic shoe during high-speed movement.
The company specializes in the wholesale distribution of the safety shoe for industrial workers.
businessThe company specializes in the wholesale distribution of the safety shoe for industrial workers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
to be in someone else's shoes
to imagine yourself in another person's situation
the shoe is on the other foot
the situation has changed so that it is now the opposite of what it was
if the shoe fits, wear it
if a description applies to you, you should accept it
Often Confused With
A 'show' is a performance or display, whereas a 'shoe' is something you wear on your foot.
Socks are soft garments worn inside shoes, whereas shoes have hard soles for protection.
Usage Notes
The word 'shoe' refers to a single item, but since people usually wear two, the plural 'shoes' is much more common. In a sports context, specific types like 'cleats' or 'sneakers' are often used instead of the general term.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'shoes' is a countable noun and should use 'a pair of shoes' rather than 'a shoes' or just 'shoes' when referring to the set.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sh' sound in 'shoe' as the sound of your feet 'shuffing' across the floor.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'scōh', which comes from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'covering'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a home to keep the floors clean.
Quick Quiz
Before you go running, make sure you tie your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: shoes
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Related Phrases
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