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Tie your shoe before you run.
What does Shoe mean?
a covering worn on your foot.
Dictionary definition
A covering worn on the foot, usually with a firm sole for walking or running.
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Shoe in a sentence
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A running shoe has a sole designed to grip the ground.
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The article explained how the shape of a shoe can affect comfort and movement.
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What does shoe mean?
A shoe is worn on the foot for walking, running, or protection.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to shoe?
Footwear is a general word for things worn on the feet, including shoes.
Practice 3
Which word belongs in the shoe word family?
A shoelace is a useful related form because it is part of many shoes.
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MeaningShoe means a covering worn on your foot.
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Synonyms
Words like Shoe
footwearA general word for shoes, boots, and similar foot coverings.
sneakerA type of shoe often used for walking or sports.
Antonyms
Opposite words
barefootBarefoot means wearing no shoes.
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Word family
Shoe word family
Base word
shoe
noun
shoes
More than one shoe.
noun
shoelace
A lace used to tie a shoe.
adjective
shoeless
Without shoes.
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Hint for students
a covering worn on your foot.
Common mix-up
Shoe is not the same as barefoot. Shoe means a covering worn on your foot.
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Read this model sentence: A running shoe has a sole designed to grip the ground. Clue words: running, sole, designed. Underline clue words that show why shoe fits instead of barefoot. Now write one new sentence that shows shoe without using the word shoe. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show shoe?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A running shoe has a sole designed to grip the ground." Why does shoe fit better than barefoot?
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