Sole vs. Soul
In this lesson, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two. Well, ready to join me on another learning adventure?
What Is Their Main Difference?
These two are homophones. However, 'sole' indicates one thing/person, and also points to someone's underfoot, while, 'soul' refers to the spiritual side of animate creatures.
Differences
'Sole' can function as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it refers to someone's underfoot, and as an adjective, it describes one thing/person. 'Soul', on the other hand, refers to the spiritual side of live creatures. Look at the following examples:
He performed on the stage
Here, it is an adjective.
There's dirt on your
A broken
Similarities
These two have no similarities other than their identical pronunciations.
Are They Interchangeable?
'Sole' can be an adjective and a noun, whereas, 'soul' is only a noun. So, they cannot be used interchangeably. It is important to point out that they have different meanings. Compare:
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