Synonyms for

Toe

Verb / təʊ / Another word for toe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the body at the end of the foot.

Synonyms & similar words

toenail digit phalanx tootsie hallux toelet footlet tarsus metatarsus phalange pad footpad paw claw

Synonyms by register

Formal

digit extremity

Informal

digit

Literary

phalange

Antonyms

head top crown summit peak tip

Common collocations

  • stubbed toe
  • toe the line
  • tip of the toe
  • big toe
  • little toe
  • toe nail
  • toe the mark

Word family

noun toe
verb toe

Usage note

The verb 'toe' is often used in the phrase 'toe the line', meaning to conform to rules or expectations. It can also mean to touch or strike with the toes.

Example sentences

  1. I painted my toenails pink.
  2. My shoes are too tight on my toes.
  3. I wiggle my toes when I'm nervous.
  4. I have five toes on each foot.
  5. I stubbed my toe on the sidewalk.

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  • "I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours." - Hunter S. Thompson
  • "I don't want to be the guy who's taking my kid to the park, and everybody's like, 'Oh, there's the guy from 'The Apprentice.''" - Donald Trump
  • "I think I have an inner confidence that my tastes are pretty simple, that what I find funny finds a wide audience." - Rowan Atkinson

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