sole
Translation
sole (of foot/shoe), sole (adjective: only), sole (fish)
Examples
The sole of my shoe is worn out.
The sole of my shoe is worn out.
He is the sole heir to the fortune.
He is the sole heir to the fortune.
For dinner, we ate grilled sole.
For dinner, we ate grilled sole.
Grammar Patterns
the sole of ((sth.)) the bottom part of something The sole of my shoe is worn out.
the sole ((noun)) the only one of its kind He is the sole heir to the fortune.
Similar Words
Noun: bottom, underside; Adjective: only, single, exclusive
Etymology
The noun is from Latin 'solea' (sandal). The adjective is from Latin 'solus' (alone). They have different origins.
Memory Tips
Remember: The 'sole' (only) survivor stood on the 'sole' (bottom) of his shoe.