SOLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOLE?

Need another word that means the same as “sole”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “sole” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sole” are: exclusive, lone, lonesome, only, solitary, resole, fillet of sole

Sole as a Noun

Definitions of "Sole" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sole” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The undersurface of a tool or implement such as a plane or the head of a golf club.
• The underside of footwear or a golf club.
• The section forming the underside of a piece of footwear (typically excluding the heel when this forms a distinct part.
• The floor of a ship's cabin or cockpit.
• The part of the undersurface of a person's foot between the toes and the instep.
• The underside of the foot.
• Right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European.
• Lean flesh of any of several flatfish.
• The undersurface of a person's foot.

Synonyms of "Sole" as a noun (1 Word)

fillet of sole

Fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members.

Usage Examples of "Sole" as a noun

• The soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt.
• The join between the upper and the sole.
• A big blister on each heel and sole.
• There was mud caked between the heel and the sole.

Sole as a Verb

Definitions of "Sole" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sole” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Put a new sole on to (a shoe.
• Put a new sole on.

Synonyms of "Sole" as a verb (1 Word)

resole

Provide (a boot, shoe, etc.) with a new sole. In principle any shoe can be resoled but track shoes are done less frequently than road or cross country shoes.

Usage Examples of "Sole" as a verb

• He wanted several pairs of boots to be soled and heeled.
• Sole the shoes.

Sole as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sole" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sole” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not divided or shared with others.
• Being the only one; single and isolated from others.

Synonyms of "Sole" as an adjective (5 Words)

exclusive	Restricted to the person, group, or area concerned. The problem isn t exclusive to Dublin.
lone	Lacking the support of others; isolated. We sheltered under a lone tree.
lonesome	Marked by dejection from being alone. A lonesome pine.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. It s simply the only place to be seen these days.
solitary	(of a place) secluded or isolated. We have not a solitary shred of evidence to go on.

Usage Examples of "Sole" as an adjective

• The sole example.
• The sole heir.
• Sole rights of publication.

Associations of "Sole" (30 Words)

alone	Used to emphasize that only one factor out of several is being considered and that the whole is greater or more extreme. Was alone with her thoughts.
exclusively	As the only source. He works for Mr Smith exclusively.
forlorn	(of an aim or endeavour) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled. Forlorn figures at bus stops.
hermit	A person living in solitude as a religious discipline.
idiosyncratic	Peculiar to the individual. We all have our own idiosyncratic gestures.
individuality	The quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind, especially when strongly marked. Anything but individuality anything but aloneness.
isolate	A culture of microorganisms isolated for study. The best way to isolate sick fish is to set up a hospital tank.
isolated	Single; exceptional. Tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization.
isolation	Denoting a hospital or ward for patients with infectious diseases. Isolation from family and friends may also contribute to anxiety.
lone	(of a place) unfrequented and remote. Poverty among lone mothers.
lonely	Sad because one has no friends or company. Passing long lonely hours looking on to the street.
lonesome	Remote and unfrequented. Lonesome when her husband is away.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. Genes that were discovered only last year.
ownership	The act of having and controlling property. The rise in car ownership.
privacy	The quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others. She returned to the privacy of her own home.
recluse	Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude. She has turned into a virtual recluse.
remote	A remote control device. A remote possibility.
seclude	Keep away from others. I secluded myself up here for a life of study and meditation.
secluded	(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private. The gardens are quiet and secluded.
seclusion	The quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others. They enjoyed ten days of peace and seclusion.
segregate	Someone who is or has been segregated. Many towns segregated into new counties.
separate	Become separated into pieces or fragments. Police were trying to separate two rioting mobs.
sequester	Set apart from others. Non precipitating water softeners use complex phosphates to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.
single	Reduce a railway track to a single line. A single whisky.
solely	Not involving anyone or anything else; only. People are appointed solely on the basis of merit.
solitary	Characterized by or preferring solitude. A solitary instance of cowardice.
troglodyte	(especially in prehistoric times) a person who lived in a cave.
uniquely	So as to be unique. Uniquely the United Kingdom is on target to fulfil the promise to double its aid to developing nations.
unrewarding	Not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction. It was dull unrewarding work.
unshared	Not shared with or by another or others. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.