toe
gb/tˈoʊ/ us/tˈoʊ/
A1
English
~ 4800
lábujj, orr, lábujjal meglök, lábujjal odébb tol, lábujjheggyel pöccint, a vonalhoz áll, lábujjait a vonalhoz igazít
NOUN
A1
1
lábujj
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s toe
She broke her big toe while playing soccer.
Focizás közben eltörte a nagylábujját.
I stubbed my toe on the table leg.
Beütöttem a lábujjamat az asztallábba.
His toes were cold after walking barefoot on the grass.
The doctor examined the swelling in her toe.
He painted his toenails bright red.
Learner examples
I hurt my toe on the bed.
Beütöttem a lábujjamat az ágyba.
My big toe is sore.
Fáj a nagylábujjam.
She has small toes.
His toes are cold.
I cut my toenail.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'toe' with 'finger' when talking about the foot.
Meaning
Digit at end of foot
Collocations
big toe
|stub your toe
|toe injury
|toe nail
Synonyms
digit (More general term for fingers and toes, used in technical or anatomical contexts.)
Antonyms
heel (Opposite end of the foot from the toes.)
Themes
body
|health
|daily life
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definition
One of the five small parts at the end of your foot.
One of the five small parts at the end of each human foot, or similar part in an animal's foot.
NOUN
A2
2
orr
B1
Usage pattern:
toe of [something]
The toe of his shoe was scuffed.
Meg volt kopva a cipője orra.
These boots have a reinforced steel toe.
Ezeknek a bakancsoknak megerősített, acélbetétes orruk van.
She prefers shoes with a rounded toe.
The sock has a hole in the toe.
The pointed toe design is fashionable this season.
Learner examples
The shoe has a round toe.
A cipőnek kerek orra van.
There is a hole in my sock toe.
Lyuk van a zoknim orrán.
My boots have a hard toe.
The toe of my shoe is dirty.
Meaning
Front part of footwear
Collocations
shoe toe
|pointed toe
|steel-toe boots
Synonyms
tip (Refers to the very end part, but less specific to shoes.)
Themes
clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The front part of a shoe or sock that covers your toes.
The part of a shoe, sock, or similar item that covers and protects the toes.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
toe [something]
He toed the door shut quietly.
A lábujjával csendben becsukta az ajtót.
She toed the ball into the corner of the net.
Lábujjheggyel a háló sarkába pöccintette a labdát.
I toed the package closer to me.
Learner examples
I toed the ball to my friend.
A lábujjammal odapöccintettem a labdát a barátomnak.
He toed the box under the table.
A lábujjával az asztal alá tolta a dobozt.
She toed the door closed.
Meaning
Touch with front of foot
Collocations
toe the ball
|toe the line (literal)
Synonyms
nudge (General term for a light push, not specific to using the foot.)
Themes
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To touch something lightly with your toe or the front of your shoe.
To touch, push, or nudge something lightly with the toe of your foot.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
toe [the line]
The runners toed the starting line before the race began.
A futók a verseny kezdete előtt a rajtvonalhoz álltak.
Please toe the line before you serve.
Kérlek, állj a vonalhoz, mielőtt szerválsz.
He toed the edge of the diving board.
Learner examples
The runners toe the line before they start.
A futók a vonalhoz állnak, mielőtt elindulnak.
I toe the line and wait for the whistle.
A vonalhoz állok, és várom a sípszót.
He toed the edge of the pool.
Meaning
Place toes on line/edge
Collocations
toe the starting line
Themes
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To put your toes on a line or edge, often before starting a race or game.
To place the toes at or along a line, edge, or limit, especially as required in sports or competitions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
toe
IPA
GB/tˈoʊ/
US/tˈoʊ/
Syllables & stress
toe (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (toe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: toe
- Plural: toes
Verb
- Base: toe
- 3rd Person Singular: toes
- Present Participle: toeing
- Past: toed
Word family
Forms
toes
noun
toeing
verb
toed
verb
Advanced or less common
toehold
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: toeing Verb
Expressions
dip your toe in (the water)
1/dˈɪp jˈʊɹ tˈoʊ ˈɪn ðə wˈɔtɚ/
idiom
informal
Try something cautiously first time
To try something a little to see if you like it or if it works before doing more.
Examples
- I decided to dip my toe in investing by buying a few shares.
- She dipped her toe in online dating before committing fully.
keep someone on their toes
1/kˈip sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn ðˈɛɹ tˈoʊz/
idiom
Keep someone alert and ready
To make someone stay ready and paying attention.
Examples
- Teaching young children keeps you on your toes all day.
- The boss likes to keep his employees on their toes with surprise inspections.
on tiptoe(s)
1/ˈɔn tˈɪptoʊz/
fixed phrase
Walk/stand with heels raised
To stand or walk with your heels off the ground and weight on your toes.
Examples
- She stood on tiptoes to reach the top shelf.
- He walked on tiptoes so as not to wake the baby.
step on someone's toes
1/stˈɛp ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌnz tˈoʊz/
idiom
informal
Offend by interfering in role
To upset someone by getting involved in their work or responsibilities without being asked.
Examples
- I don't want to step on her toes by taking over her project.
- He stepped on a few toes when he changed the schedule without asking.
toe the line
1/tˈoʊ ðə lˈaɪn/
idiom
Follow rules exactly
To do what you are told and follow rules exactly.
Examples
- Employees are expected to toe the line on company policies.
- If you want to stay on the team, you’ll have to toe the line.