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socks

Pronunciation: [sɑks]

Word

Learn how to use socks in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) socks are soft pieces of clothing that you wear on your feet. They help keep your feet warm and comfortable inside your shoes.

Example

I put on my favorite socks before going to school.

Example

I couldn't find any clean socks, so I had to wear sandals.

Example

Which socks do you like to wear with your sneakers?

Context: “games”

(noun) a sock can also mean a unit in some games like baseball and cricket, where it represents a failure or strike, meaning you didn't get a hit or good score.

Example

He hit a home run and made everyone cheer, it wasn't a sock at all!

Example

In the last round, she got a sock instead of a score.

Example

Did the last play end in a sock?

How to pronounce socks

Pronunciation: [sɑks]

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