tooth
0 antonyms and opposites of tooth, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
How to use tooth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English toth, from a Proto-Germanic root, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European word for "tooth" — a doublet of "dent" and "dens," and related to "tusk."
Full origin of tooth →Frequently asked questions
What does “tooth” mean?
The word “tooth” means a hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing. In plain terms, the hard, white structures in your mouth for chewing, or, by extension, any similar pointed projection on a tool or object.
How do you pronounce “tooth”?
“Tooth” is pronounced tooth (/tuθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tooth” in a sentence?
Here is “tooth” used in a sentence: “She lost a baby tooth at school today.”
What is another word for “tooth”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tooth” include fang and toothypeg.
What part of speech is “tooth”?
“Tooth” is a noun.
Where does the word “tooth” come from?
The word “tooth” comes from Old English. From Old English toth, from a Proto-Germanic root, ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European word for "tooth" — a doublet of "dent" and "dens," and related to "tusk.".
Is “tooth” a common word?
“Tooth” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “tooth” have?
“Tooth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Why is the plural of "tooth" "teeth"?
"Tooth" belongs to a small group of English nouns that form their plural by changing the internal vowel rather than adding -s, a pattern inherited from Old English. Similar pairs include foot/feet, goose/geese, and man/men.
What is a tooth on a saw or gear?
On a saw, gear, or comb, a tooth is one of the sharp, pointed projections arranged along its edge. Saw teeth do the cutting, while gear teeth interlock so that one wheel can turn another.