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- [shoo]
- /ʃu/
- /ʃuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoo]
- /ʃu/
Definitions of shoes word
- noun plural shoes an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle. 1
- noun plural shoes an object or part resembling a shoe in form, position, or use. 1
- noun plural shoes a horseshoe or a similar plate for the hoof of some other animal. 1
- noun plural shoes a ferrule or the like, as of iron, for protecting the end of a staff, pole, etc. 1
- noun plural shoes brake shoe. 1
- noun plural shoes the outer casing of a pneumatic automobile tire. 1
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Origin of shoes
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English scho(o), Old English sceō(h), cognate with German Schuh, Old Norse skōr, Gothic skōhs; (v.) Middle English schon, Old English scōg(e)an, cognate with Middle Low German schoi(g)en, Old Norse skūa
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Parts of speech for Shoes
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shoes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
shoes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shoes
noun shoes
- cleats — Plural form of cleat.
- clodhoppers — a large heavy shoe or boot
- clogs — Plural form of clog.
- espadrilles — Plural form of espadrille.
- huaraches — Plural form of huarache.
Top questions with shoes
- how to clean suede shoes?