sock

[sษ‘k]

sock Definition

a garment worn on the foot and lower leg, typically made of cotton or wool and designed to be worn inside a shoe.

Using sock: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I need to buy some new socks.

  • Example

    He wore black socks with his shoes.

  • Example

    She darned the hole in her sock.

  • Example

    I always wear two socks when I go running.

sock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sock

Phrases with sock

  • pull up one's socks

    to make an effort to improve one's performance or behavior

    Example

    If you want to succeed, you need to pull up your socks and work harder.

  • knock someone's socks off

    to greatly impress or surprise someone

    Example

    The new movie really knocked my socks off!

  • to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking

    Example

    I wish he would put a sock in it and let me concentrate.

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Summary: sock in Brief

A 'sock' [sษ‘k] is a garment worn on the foot and lower leg, usually made of cotton or wool and meant to be worn inside a shoe. It can be used in phrases like 'pull up one's socks,' meaning to improve one's performance, and 'knock someone's socks off,' meaning to impress or surprise someone.

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