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Boots

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Common
~ 3800
~ 3800, Common
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Footwear covering the foot and ankle, typically made of leather or rubber, A type of vehicle storage compartment, To kick or forcefully remove someone or something

Boots - Meanings

Footwear covering the foot and ankle, typically made of leather or rubber

Example: She wore sturdy hiking boots for the trek.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, outdoor activities
Note: Commonly used to refer to various types of footwear that cover the foot and ankle, including work boots, rain boots, snow boots, etc.

A type of vehicle storage compartment

Example: He stored his tools in the trunk's boot of the car.
Usage: informalContext: discussing cars, transportation
Note: Primarily used in British English, equivalent to 'trunk' in American English.

To kick or forcefully remove someone or something

Example: The bouncer booted the unruly patron out of the club.
Usage: informalContext: describing forceful actions
Note: Informal slang usage, often used in sports or informal settings.

Boots's synonyms

shoes

Shoes are footwear that cover the foot and typically extend up the ankle or higher.
Example: She wore a pair of stylish shoes to the party.
Note: Boots specifically refer to footwear that covers the foot and extends above the ankle, while shoes can refer to any type of footwear that covers the foot.

footwear

Footwear is a general term for garments worn on the feet.
Example: The store sells a variety of footwear including boots, sneakers, and sandals.
Note: While boots are a specific type of footwear that cover the foot and extend above the ankle, footwear is a broader term that encompasses all types of shoes worn on the feet.

galoshes

Galoshes are waterproof overshoes typically made of rubber, worn to protect shoes and feet from water or mud.
Example: She put on her galoshes before stepping out in the rain.
Note: Galoshes are specifically designed to be worn over shoes to protect them from water or mud, while boots are a type of footwear that covers the foot and extends above the ankle.

Boots expressions, common phrases

To fill someone's boots

This means to replace someone, especially when that person is highly skilled or respected.
Example: She's retiring, and it will be hard to find someone to fill her boots.
Note: The literal meaning of 'boots' is footwear, but in this idiom, it refers to a person's role or position.

To lick someone's boots

To behave obsequiously or sycophantically toward someone in a position of authority.
Example: He'll do anything to get ahead, even lick the boss's boots.
Note: In this idiom, 'boots' symbolize submission or servitude rather than the physical footwear.

To give someone the boot

To dismiss or fire someone from a job or position.
Example: The manager gave him the boot for constantly being late.
Note: Here, 'the boot' implies the act of being removed or expelled, not the physical object.

Boot camp

A short, intensive, and rigorous training program, often for physical fitness or discipline.
Example: I'm going to a fitness boot camp to get in shape.
Note: In this case, 'boot' conveys the sense of tough training or discipline rather than footwear.

To get the boot

To be dismissed or ejected from a job, position, or situation.
Example: He got the boot from his job for stealing from the company.
Note: Similar to 'give someone the boot,' this idiom refers to being removed or expelled rather than the physical object.

To boot up

To start up a computer or electronic device.
Example: I need to boot up my computer before we start the presentation.
Note: In this context, 'boot' is used to indicate the process of starting a device, not the footwear.

To learn something (or to know) the ropes

To learn or understand the basic or essential details of a task or job.
Example: She's new here, but she's quickly learning the ropes of how things work.
Note: The idiom refers to learning the basic skills or procedures of a particular activity, not related to the original meaning of 'ropes' as cords or lines.

Boots everyday (slang) expressions

Kicks

In slang terms, 'kicks' is used to refer to footwear, particularly stylish or trendy shoes.
Example: I love your new kicks! Where did you get them?
Note: The slang term 'kicks' specifically refers to shoes or sneakers, while 'boots' is a more general term for all types of footwear that cover the foot and ankle.

Beat the boots

To 'beat the boots' means to move quickly or run to avoid getting wet or dirty boots in unfavorable weather conditions.
Example: Let's beat the boots before it starts pouring! We don't want wet feet.
Note: This slang phrase is specific to avoiding the negative consequences of having wet or dirty boots, while 'boots' refers to footwear in general.

Bootleg

In this context, 'bootleg' means illegal or unauthorized goods, usually of poor quality.
Example: He's selling bootleg DVDs out of his car.
Note: While 'bootleg' is related to unauthorized products, 'boots' refers to footwear or items worn on the feet.

Das boots

Derived from 'Das Boot', a German phrase meaning 'the boat', 'Das boots' is a humorous way to express frustration or disappointment over wet footwear.
Example: I accidentally stepped in a puddle and now my socks are all wet. Das boots!
Note: In this context, 'boots' is used humorously and emphatically to indicate wet feet, as 'Das boots' is a play on the sound resemblance of 'Das Boot'.

Booty

In informal language, 'booty' refers to tight-fitting, attractive, or stylish boots, often used in a complimentary way.
Example: Check out those cute booty boots she's wearing!
Note: 'Booty' is slang for fashionable or appealing footwear, diverging from the general term 'boots' which encompasses all types of footwear covering the foot and ankle.

Boots on the ground

The phrase 'boots on the ground' means to have personnel physically present in a location, ready to take action or work directly.
Example: It's time to get boots on the ground and start working on this project.
Note: While 'boots on the ground' refers to physical presence and action, 'boots' by itself denotes footwear and does not imply any specific action or activity.

Puss in boots

A playful term referring to someone who looks stylish, charming, or attractive while wearing boots.
Example: He looked quite dashing at the party in his outfit – a real puss in boots!
Note: This term is a play on the character of 'Puss in Boots' from the fairy tale, emphasizing a charming and stylish appearance, unlike the general term 'boots' that refers to footwear.

Boots - Examples

I need to buy new boots for the winter.
She always wears her favorite boots to concerts.
He struggled to pull on his tight boots.

Boots grammar

Boots - Noun (Noun) / Noun, plural (Noun, plural)
Lemma: boot
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): boots
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): boot
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): booted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): booting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): boots
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): boot
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): boot
Syllables, Separation and Stress
boots Contains 1 syllables: boots
Phonetic transcription:
boots , (The red syllable is stressed)

Boots - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
boots: ~ 3800 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.