Definitions
Shoe is a noun that refers to an item of footwear that is worn on the feet to protect them or as a fashion accessory.
Example
I need to buy a new pair of shoes for the wedding.
Example
My favorite shoes are my red sneakers.
Shoo is a verb that means to drive away or make something go away, especially by saying 'shoo'.
Example
She shooed the cat out of the room.
Example
I had to shoo away the flies from the picnic table.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of the double 'o' in shoo as representing the two fingers you might use to wave away a fly or a cat. - Shoe, on the other hand, has only one 'o' and is associated with the singular item of footwear.
Remember this!
Remember, shoe is an item of footwear, while shoo is used to drive something away.
