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"Shoe" vs. "footwear": stepping through semantics
Anwar Kareem 20/10/2024, 15:09English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "shoe" and "footwear" relate to items worn on feet and are used in the context of clothing and apparel.
What is different?
"Shoe" refers specifically to a type of footwear typically covering the foot and the lower part of the leg while "footwear" is a general term that encompasses all types of shoes, sandals, boots, etc.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Shoe- I bought a new pair of running shoes.
- The shoe fits perfectly.
- He polished his shoes before the meeting.
- The store sells a wide range of footwear.
- She prefers lightweight footwear for hiking.
- Footwear should be comfortable and supportive.
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