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Boot

UK /["/buːt/"]/US /["/buːt/"]/

Definition

a strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

In simple words: A type of shoe that covers the foot and goes up the ankle or higher.

Examples

I bought a new pair of boots for winter.
He slipped on his hiking boots before the trek.
The computer will boot up in a few seconds.
Make sure to boot the system after installing the update.
I love the sound of my boots on the wooden floor.
They decided to boot the application again due to a glitch.
It's too cold; I need to wear my boots outside.

Usage notes

Use 'boot' in both casual and formal contexts when referring to footwear. Not suitable for describing non-footwear items, like a computer boot.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'boot camp'—where you wear durable boots for tough training.

Collocations

heavy
light
lightweight
pair
have on
wear
put on
polish
as tough as old boots
the toe of somebody’s boot
car
open
close
shut
in the boot

Synonyms

crawl

Antonyms

sandal
slipper

Common mistakes

Confused with 'boot' as a verb meaning to start a computer.
Using 'boot' to refer to shoes that don't cover the ankle.
Incorrectly pluralizing 'boot' as 'bootses'.