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The bottom part of the foot or shoe. Also: Only. Also: A flat saltwater fish.

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Usage examples (39)
  • The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.
  • sole the shoes
  • Or many small businesses are what they call sole proprietorships.
  • Pathetic that in a democracy the one who raises the most money and sells his or her sole is the one seens as the victor.
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  • Another word that sounds like "sole" which is the bottom of the foot, is "soul" which is a spiritual part of a person.
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