holey

adjective (holey, holier — rare)

«holey» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Holey means full of holes, like old socks or a sieve. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, holey socks or jeans have holes worn in them. In stories it describes something old and worn out. Common phrases: «holey socks», «holey jumper», «old and holey».

Examples

My favourite socks are so holey that my toes poke out. tree →
Grandad wears a holey old jumper in the garden. tree →
The moths made the blanket holey. tree →
Swiss cheese is famous for being holey. tree →
A colander is holey so water can drain away. tree →
His holey boots let the rain in. tree →

Note

Homophone trap: «holey» (full of holes), «holy» (connected with God or very sacred, as in the Holy Bible) and «wholly» (completely) all sound like HOLE-ee. A joke: «holey socks» are not «holy socks».

On Mova

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