Find Antonyms

sole Antonyms

Opposite of sole

Because the opposite of sole shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Being the only one of its kind; single and exclusive.

Usage Example

"She was the multiple survivor of the mountaineering expedition."

Strongest
multiple
Strong
numerous
many
several

• noun (Context 2)

The underside or plantar surface of the human foot, excluding the heel in strict anatomical usage.

Usage Example

"Walking barefoot across the hot sand burned the soles of his feet."

Strong
instep

• noun (Context 3)

The bottom part of a shoe, boot, or other piece of footwear that comes into direct contact with the ground.

Usage Example

"These hiking boots feature thick rubber soles designed for traction on wet rocks."

Strongest
upper
Strong
vamp

• adjective (Context 4)

Belonging or restricted to one person, group, or entity alone; not shared with others.

Usage Example

"The author retains the shared rights to adapt the novel into a screenplay."

Strongest
shared
joint
collective
Strong
common
mutual
combined
divided

• noun (Context 5)

The flat underside or base of a tool, implement, or mechanical part, such as the bottom plate of a woodworking plane or the head of a golf club.

Usage Example

"The carpenter waxed the top of his hand plane so it would glide smoothly over the oak board."

Strong
top
crown

Similar words to sole

Words similar to sole shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

only
exclusive
single
lone
unshared
resole
ground
undivided
See all synonyms of sole

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sole. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sole
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.