sole

/soul/
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sole

The sole survivor of the shipwreck washed ashore on a deserted island.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Being the only one; single and isolated from others: "Sole" describes something that is the only one of its kind, with no others existing or being considered.
    • Not divided or shared with others: "Sole" indicates exclusive possession, control, or responsibility, not shared with anyone else.

  2. Noun:

    • A type of flatfish: A "sole" is a right-eyed flatfish, many species of which are valued as food, commonly found in warm seas, especially European waters.
    • The underside of the foot: The "sole" is the bottom surface of the human foot.
    • The underside of footwear or a tool: The "sole" is the bottom part of a shoe, boot, or the head of a golf club that makes contact with the ground.

  3. Verb:

    • To put a new sole on: To "sole" means to fit a new bottom part onto a shoe or boot.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She is the sole owner of the company. (She is the only owner.)
    • The sole purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget. (The single, exclusive purpose.)
  • Noun (Animal):
    • We ordered grilled sole for dinner. (We ordered the flatfish called sole.)
  • Noun (Anatomy/Object):
    • The stone hurt the sole of my foot. (The bottom of my foot.)
    • The soles of his shoes were worn thin. (The bottom parts of his shoes.)
  • Verb:
    • The cobbler will sole and heel these old boots. (The cobbler will fit new bottoms and heels.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Sleight of sole": A playful pun on "sleight of hand," sometimes used humorously in contexts involving dancing or footwork.
    • The tap dancer's routine was a brilliant sleight of sole.
  • Legal/Business Context: Frequently used to denote exclusive rights or ownership.
    • The author retained the sole copyright to her work.
    • He has sole custody of the children. (He has exclusive legal custody.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Solely (adverb): Only; not involving anyone or anything else.
    • The decision rests solely with the director.
  • Soled (adjective): Having a sole or soles of a specified kind.
    • He wore rubber-soled shoes for the hike.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Only, single, lone, solitary, exclusive, unique.
  • Noun (Footwear): Bottom, underside.
  • Noun (Fish): Flatfish (specific types include Dover sole, lemon sole).
Related Phrases
  • From head to sole: A variation of "from head to toe," meaning completely.
    • She was dressed in black from head to sole.
  • To have sole responsibility: To be the only person responsible.
    • The manager has sole responsibility for the project's success.
Idioms
  • The sole of discretion: An idiom emphasizing someone as the very embodiment of discretion (less common, literary).
    • In such delicate matters, he was the sole of discretion.
sole

The sole survivor of the shipwreck washed ashore on a deserted island.

Adjective
  1. 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
  2. not divided or shared with others
    • they have exclusive use of the machine
    • sole rights of publication
Noun
  1. right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
  2. the underside of the foot
  3. lean flesh of any of several flatfish
  4. the underside of footwear or a golf club
Verb
  1. put a new sole on
    • sole the shoes

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