sole Synonyms
Another word for sole
• noun (Context 1)
The bottom part of a piece of footwear that comes into contact with the ground.
"The heavy rubber outsole of his hiking boot provided excellent traction on the slippery rocks."
• adjective (Context 2)
Being the only one of its kind; without others.
"She was the only survivor of the maritime disaster."
• noun (Context 3)
The undersurface of a person's or animal's foot.
"The hot beach sand burned the bottom of her foot as she ran toward the water."
• adjective (Context 4)
Belonging or restricted exclusively to one person or group of people.
"The company holds the exclusive rights to distribute the independent film in North America."
• noun (Context 5)
A type of edible marine flatfish belonging to the family Soleidae, typically possessing a flat, oval body with both eyes on one side.
"The restaurant is famous for preparing delicate fillets of lemon flatfish with a brown butter and caper sauce."
• verb (Context 6)
To fit or furnish (a piece of footwear) with a new bottom surface.
"The local cobbler promised to resole the vintage leather boots by Thursday afternoon."
Opposites of sole
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sole varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: