Meaning & use
ankle socks
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Meaning
nounplural
Short socks that stop at or just above the ankle bone, leaving the lower leg bare.
Grammar: Plural noun: ankle socks are on sale; a pair of ankle socks is cheap.
Patterns
- a pair of ankle socks
- wear ankle socks with something
She wore white ankle socks with her sneakers for the gym class.
I packed three pairs of ankle socks because the weather will be warm.
Ankle socks look odd with long dress trousers, so he chose taller ones.
Word forms
| singular | ankle sock |
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Common combinations
- a pair of ankle socks
- He bought a pair of ankle socks to wear with loafers.
- cotton ankle socks
- Cotton ankle socks keep your feet cool in summer.
- white ankle socks
- The school uniform includes white ankle socks.
- wear ankle socks
- Many runners wear ankle socks to avoid heat around the calves.
- frilly ankle socks
- The little girl loved her frilly ankle socks.
Synonyms and how they differ
- low-cut socks
- Low-cut socks sit even lower and may show above the shoe, whereas ankle socks cover the ankle bone itself.
- trainer socks
- Trainer socks is a mainly British term for very short sports socks, and they are usually shorter than ankle socks.
- quarter socks
- Quarter socks rise about a quarter of the way up the calf, so they are a little taller than typical ankle socks.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: ankle socks or ankle boots?
ankle socks vs ankle boots
Ankle boots are footwear that reaches the ankle, while ankle socks are what you wear inside your shoes.
Practice
On a hot day, Mia chose ______ so her lower legs would stay bare under her shorts.
Choose one answer.
Ankle socks end at the ankle and leave the legs bare. Knee socks, tights and leg warmers all cover the lower leg.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “ankle socks”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.