Hypernyms for "shoe"
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anklet
baby shoe
balmoral
blucher
bowling shoe
brogan
brogue
calceus
chopine
chukka
chukka boot
cleats
clodhopper
congress boot
congress gaiter
congress shoe
fin
flipper
gaiter
ghillie
gillie
gym shoe
Loafer
mocassin
moccasin
oxford
platform
pump
running shoe
sabot
sandal
sling
slingback
sneaker
tennis shoe
walker
walking shoe
wedgie
wing tip
wooden shoe
work shoe
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.