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UK/["/tuːθ/","/tiːθ/"]/US/["/tuːθ/","/tiːθ/"]/

Meaning of Tooth

In simple words: A hard white object in your mouth used for eating.

Tooth in a sentence

  • I have a toothache because I ate too much candy.
  • The dentist told me to brush my tooth twice a day.
  • A shark has many sharp teeth to help it catch fish.
  • Usually, children lose their baby teeth and get adult teeth.
  • The tooth fairy leaves money under the pillow when you lose a tooth.

How to use Tooth

Generally used in everyday conversations. Appropriate when discussing dental health, eating, or body parts. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'tooth fairy' — she collects lost teeth.

Related words

Collocations with Tooth

  • big
  • huge
  • gappy
  • have
  • brush
  • clean
  • bite somebody/​something
  • sink into somebody/​something
  • snap together
  • against the/​your tooth
  • between the/​your tooth
  • in the/​your tooth

Synonyms for Tooth

  • molar
  • incisor
  • canine

Opposites of Tooth

  • gum
  • filling

Common mistakes with Tooth

  • Confused with 'teeth' which is the plural form.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'toothh'.
  • Using 'tooth' when referring to multiple teeth.

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Frequently asked questions about Tooth

What does Tooth mean?

A hard white object in your mouth used for eating.

What is the definition of Tooth?

any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food

How do you use Tooth in a sentence?

I have a toothache because I ate too much candy.

Can you give another example of Tooth?

The dentist told me to brush my tooth twice a day.

What are synonyms for Tooth?

Common alternatives include molar, incisor, canine.

What is the opposite of Tooth?

Opposite meanings include gum, filling.

What words go with Tooth?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, gappy, have, brush, clean, bite somebody/​something, sink into somebody/​something, snap together, against the/​your tooth, between the/​your tooth, in the/​your tooth.

What are common mistakes when using Tooth?

Confused with 'teeth' which is the plural form. Mispronouncing it as 'toothh'. Using 'tooth' when referring to multiple teeth.

How do you pronounce Tooth?

US: /["/tuːθ/","/tiːθ/"]/, UK: /["/tuːθ/","/tiːθ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tooth?

Generally used in everyday conversations. Appropriate when discussing dental health, eating, or body parts. Not typically used in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Tooth?

"Tooth" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.