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shoes

/ʃuːz/
Meanings
  • noun

    Footwear designed to protect and comfort the human foot.

    - "She bought new shoes for the wedding."
    - "He forgot his shoes at home."
    - "The child was crying because he had lost his shoes."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃuːz/



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  2. /ʃuːz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749983"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shoes
mules , fuels , rules , fools , jools
Variants
List of all variants of shoes that leads to same result
shoe , shoeless , shoes , shod , shodden , shoed , shoeing , Goody Two-shoes , goody-two-shoes , fill someone's shoes , kick her shoes off , kick his shoes off , kick off her shoes , kick off his shoes , kick off one's shoes , kick off their shoes , kick one's shoes off , kick their shoes off , step into (someone's) shoes , step into her shoes , step into shoes , step into someone's shoes , boat shoe , boat shoes , deck shoe , deck shoes , fill , fill her shoes , fill his shoes , fill its shoes , fill my shoes , fill one's shoes , fill our shoes , fill their shoes , fill your shoes , filled , filled her shoes , filled his shoes , filled its shoes , filled my shoes , filled our shoes , filled their shoes , filled your shoes , filling , filling her shoes , filling his shoes , filling its shoes , filling my shoes , filling our shoes , filling their shoes , filling your shoes , fills , fills her shoes , fills his shoes , fills its shoes , fills my shoes , fills our shoes , fills their shoes , fills your shoes , platform , platforms
Forms
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shoes' plural form: shoes, verb: to shoe: to prepare a horse's hooves with shoes

Etymology
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Old English sco, from sho (foot) + -e (agent suffix)

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest collection of shoes is held by Pauline Brown, who has over 10,000 pairs.

  2. The oldest known shoes date back to around 7500 BC and were made from animal hides.

  3. In ancient Egypt, shoes were often made of papyrus or palm leaves.

Related Concepts
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  1. footwear: A category of clothing that covers the human foot and ankle. Shoes are designed to protect the foot from the elements, provide comfort, and enhance the appearance of the wearer.

  2. boots: A type of footwear that covers the foot and extends above the ankle. Boots are typically made of sturdy materials and are designed for protection and insulation.

Culture
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Shoes have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years. They have been used for protection, status, fashion, and functionality. In various cultures, shoes have held symbolic significance. For example, in ancient Egypt, shoes were considered a symbol of wealth and power. In China, red shoes were worn during weddings to symbolize good fortune.

How to Memorize "shoes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a pair of shoes on a foot. Imagine the material, the color, the laces, and the sole. Try to create a mental image of the shoes that you can recall easily.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shoes' with a personal experience or memory. For example, you might associate shoes with the feeling of putting on a new pair of sneakers as a child or with the smell of leather shoes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use a mnemonic device to remember the word 'shoes'. For example, you might remember the word by associating it with the phrase 'She sells seashells by the seashore' and imagining a woman selling shoes by the shore.

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