CEFR A1

shoe

noun

Meaning

A covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other material, with a thick sole and not reaching above the ankle.

Examples

He tied his shoelaces tightly.
She bought a new pair of shoes.

Synonyms: footwear, boot, sandal, loafer

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shoe (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃuː/

Definition

A covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other material, with a thick sole and not reaching above the ankle.

Examples

He tied his shoelaces tightly.
She bought a new pair of shoes.
The shoes were too small for him.

How to Use shoe

shoe horn (collocation): A curved piece of plastic or metal used to help put on a shoe. — "He used a shoe horn to slip on his tight boots."
shoe lace (collocation): A string or cord used to tie a shoe. — "My shoe lace broke, so I need a new one."

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