Sole Definition & Meaning
sole
- adjective
- not divided or shared with others; "they have exclusive use of the machine"; "sole rights of publication"
- being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky"
- noun
- the underside of footwear or a golf club
- lean flesh of any of several flatfish
- the underside of the foot
- right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
- verb
- put a new sole on; "sole the shoes"
"Sole" in song lyrics
See how sole is used in real songs:
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"It gets all in my sole"
Afroman — Hush -
"The last thing they'll see is my shoe sole"
Convicts — Free World -
"With a new pair of shoes with the gum sole"
Cool Kids — Gold and a Pager
Words that rhyme with sole
Usage tips for "sole"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sole" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sole to find words that pair well.