Cool MateToe
UK /["/təʊ/"]/US /["/təʊ/"]/
Definition
one of the five small parts that stick out from the foot; any similar part on the foot of an animal or bird
In simple words: The small part at the end of your foot.
Examples
- I stubbed my toe against the table leg and it hurt a lot.
- Make sure to wear socks to keep your toes warm in winter.
- The doctor examined my toe to check for any injuries.
- She painted her toenails a bright red color for the summer.
- He has a habit of tapping his toes when he is nervous.
Usage notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and medical contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of your foot 'toeing' the line!
Collocations
- big
- little
- pinky
- stand on
- step on
- tread on
- curl
- injury
- between the/your toes
- on your toes
- from head to toe
- from top to toe
- the tips of your toes
- big
- little
- pinky
- stand on
- step on
- tread on
- curl
- injury
- between the/your toes
- on your toes
- from head to toe
- from top to toe
- the tips of your toes
Synonyms
- digit
- appendage
- foot part
Antonyms
- heel
- hand
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'toe' and 'tow' (to pull something).
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'tow'.
- Using 'toes' when referring to just one.