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sock

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɑːk/ · UK /sɒk/

Forms: socks, sox

sock means: A piece of soft clothing that covers your foot and is worn inside a shoe.

noun

FOOT CLOTHINGA1

A piece of soft clothing that covers your foot and is worn inside a shoe.

  • I lost one sock.
  • These socks keep my feet warm.
  • Where are your clean socks?

Similar words: sockie

Common phrases: a pair of socks, cotton sock, wear a sock

verb

HIT HARDB2

To hit someone or something very hard, usually with your closed hand.

  • He socked me in the arm.
  • She socked the ball over the fence.
  • The angry man tried to sock him.

How to use it: sock someone in the face (He socked me in the face.)

Similar words: hit, punch, strike

Common phrases: sock someone, sock someone hard, sock the ball

Questions about sock

What does sock mean?

A piece of soft clothing that covers your foot and is worn inside a shoe.

What is sock in other languages?

Türkçe: çorap · Español: calcetín · Français: chaussette · Deutsch: Socke · Italiano: calzino · 日本語: 靴下

How do you pronounce sock?

In American English /sɑːk/; in British English /sɒk/.

How do you use sock in a sentence?

I lost one sock. These socks keep my feet warm.

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