- pronunciation:
- to
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- on one's toes, step on someone's toes
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one of the jointed extensions on the end of the foot in humans and other vertebrates.
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a similar part of the foot in other animals.
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| definition 3: |
the front section or end of something that is worn on the foot, such as a slipper or sock.
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| definition 4: |
something that resembles a toe in shape or location.
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| phrase: |
on one's toes, step on someone's toes |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
toes, toeing, toed |
| definition 1: |
to reach for, touch, or kick with the toes.
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| definition 2: |
to hammer in at an angle, as a nail or spike, or to secure or connect by hammering a nail or the like in this way.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move or stand with the toes in a particular direction.
She toes inward. |
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| derivations: |
toeless (adj.), toelike (adj.) |
The words
toe and
tow1 sound alike but have different meanings. If your car breaks down, asking someone for a "toe" won't get you anywhere.