SOLE Meaning and
Definition
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Sole is a word with multiple meanings, but its primary definition refers to something or someone being the only one, singular, or exclusive. As an adjective, it describes the only existing or occurring entity of its kind, without any companions or substitutes. For instance, being the sole breadwinner implies being the exclusive person who earns income to support a family. It can also refer to something that is unique, such as a sole survivor, someone who is the only one left alive after a catastrophic event. Additionally, it can denote the single or bottom part of a foot or shoe.
As a noun, sole can refer to a type of fish that inhabits marine and brackish waters, known for its flat body and delicate flavor. This fish, often used in culinary preparations, is commonly pan-fried or served in fillets.
Sole can also be used as a verb, generally meaning to make or become the only one. For example, to sole a shoe is to attach the bottom layer or replace it completely. In this context, it refers to the act of providing or obtaining a sole, and can be seen as an essential step in the process of shoemaking or repair.
Overall, whether as an adjective, noun, or verb, the word sole denotes exclusivity, singularity, or being the only one.
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• To furnish with a sole.
• The bottom of the foot or of a shoe; the part of a thing which forms the bottom; a certain flat seafish.
• Single; individual; being or acting without another; alone.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SOLE
The word "sole" has different etymologies depending on its different meanings:
1. Sole (of the foot): The word "sole" in reference to the sole of the foot can be traced back to the Old English word "sōl" or "sāl", which is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sōlō". It is further related to the Dutch word "zool" and the German word "Sohle". The origin of this word is uncertain, but it is believed to have roots in Proto-Indo-European language.
2. Sole (fish): The word "sole" referring to the flatfish comes from the Old English "sole" or "sōl", which is possibly derived from the Latin word "solla". The Latin word, in turn, might have been borrowed from a Mediterranean language, possibly Greek.
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Similar spelling words for SOLE
- solea,
- soileau,
- Sola,
- soule,
- soul,
- solo,
- solley,
- soil,
- sowell,
- sol,
- solly,
- Soila.
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