Definition and meaning of English word "shoes"
shoes
/ʃuːz/
Meaning
NounPlural of shoe: outer coverings for the feet, typically made of leather or a similar material, with a firm sole and heel.
How to use
The noun 'shoes' is the plural of 'shoe' and is commonly used in everyday conversation about footwear. It normally takes a plural verb, e.g. 'My shoes are wet.' A common learner mistake is confusing this common plural noun with the rare third-person verb form 'shoes' (from 'to shoe', meaning to fit a horse with horseshoes), as in 'The blacksmith shoes the horse.'
🇬🇧 English
shoes
Example
Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school.
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Common phrases
- put on your shoes— to get dressed in footwear
- a pair of shoes— two matching shoes worn together
- on a shoestring— with very little money
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What does the English word "shoes" mean?▼
The English word "shoes" means "shoes" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Get your shoes on now, or you'll be late for school." (which translates as "shoes").
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