Learn about the difference between the homophones: tow and toe

Definitions

tow

Tow is a verb that means to pull a vehicle or boat behind another vehicle, using a rope or chain.

Example

The car broke down and had to be towed to the garage.

Example

The truck was towing a trailer behind it.

toe

Toe is a noun that refers to any of the digits of the foot, especially the five digits that end in the toes.

Example

I stubbed my toe on the table.

Example

She painted her toenails bright red.

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 tow and toe, think of the 'w' in tow as representing 'with' or 'without'. When you tow something, you are pulling it with another vehicle. - On the other hand, toe has an 'e' at the end, which is similar to the shape of a toe. So, toe refers to a part of the body.