hem
Translation
hem, edge, border
Examples
She fixed the hem of her skirt.
She fixed the hem of her skirt.
Grammar Patterns
((the hem of sth.)) the bottom folded edge of a piece of clothing She fixed the hem of her skirt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: edge, border, fringe.
Etymology
From Old English 'hemm', meaning 'border'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'hem' is the 'home' for the edge of your clothes.