Sole Definition
sōl
soled, soles, soling
noun
soles
The bottom surface of the foot.
Webster's New World
The part of a shoe, boot, sock, etc. corresponding to this.
Webster's New World
The part on which something else rests while in a vertical position, especially:
American Heritage
The bottom surface of any of several objects, as a golf club.
Webster's New World
Any of various flatfishes (esp. family Soleidae) usually highly valued as food.
Webster's New World
verb
soled, soles, soling
To furnish (a shoe, etc.) with a sole.
Webster's New World
To put the sole of (a golf club) on the ground, as in preparing to make a stroke.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Being the only one.
The sole survivor of the crash.
American Heritage
Without another or others; single; one and only.
Webster's New World
Acting, working, etc. alone without help.
Webster's New World
Of or having to do with only one (specified) person or group.
Webster's New World
Given or belonging to no other; not shared or divided; exclusive.
The sole rights to a patent.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Sole
Middle English from Old French from Latin solea sandal from solum bottom, sole of the foot
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English from Old French from Latin solea sandal, flatfish (from its shape) sole1
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English alone from Old French sol from Latin sōlus s(w)e- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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