Pronunciation

/toʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A small bone at the end of the foot, connecting the foot to the leg. For example: “He stubbed his toe on the furniture.”
• Verb: To touch or hit with the toe, often causing pain or injury. For example: “She accidentally toe-danced on the sharp edge.”
• Pronoun: (informal) Referring to one’s own foot. For example: “Keep your toes warm, it’s cold outside.”

Phrases

• “Hit/Touch a toe” means to strike or碰触 the toe unintentionally.
• “Tweak your toe” is a colloquial way of saying to accidentally hurt your toe.
• “Toe the line” (idiomatic) means to follow rules or instructions precisely.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The child wiggled their toes in the sand at the beach.”
• Verb: “I felt a sharp pain when I toe-tested the surface.”
• Pronoun: “He rubbed his sore toe, hoping it would feel better soon.”

Synonyms

• Foottip
• Claw
• Tip of the foot
• First digit
• Proximal phalanx of the foot

Antonyms

• Heel
• Midfoot
• Arch
• Calf