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TOH/təʊ/

A toe is one of the five parts at the end of your foot; the big toe is the largest. A finger is on the hand; a toe is on the foot. Countable: a toe, toes; in your shoe; break a toe. Tow (pull a car) sounds the same; two is a different spelling.

Meaning

One of the five parts at the end of your foot.

Examples

• “He broke his big toe.”
• “My toes are cold.”
• “She painted her toenails.”

Good to know

toes (on the foot). Contrast: fingers (hand). Mix-up: two / tow (same sound).

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