Words / A2

SOK/sɒk/

A sock is a piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle: a pair of socks, put on your socks, odd socks (not matching). Socks is the usual plural; we buy them in pairs. Stocking is longer; tights are one piece for both legs (British). Do not say “a socks” — say a sock or a pair of socks.

Meaning

A piece of clothing that covers your foot and ankle.

Examples

• “He put on a clean pair of socks.”
• “He cannot find a matching pair of socks.”
• “Take your wet socks off at the door.”

Good to know

a pair of socks. one sock / two socks. Odd socks = not matching. Not “a socks.”

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