teeth

/tu:θ/

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Word: Teeth

Part of Speech: Noun (plural of "tooth")

Definition: Teeth are the hard, white structures in your mouth that you use to chew food. They help you bite, grind, and break down what you eat. Each person typically has 32 teeth, and they are arranged in a specific way in the mouth.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "teeth" when referring to the collection of all the teeth in someone's mouth.
• For example: "She has very white teeth."

Examples:

1. "Brushing your teeth twice a day can help keep them healthy."
2. "The dentist checked my teeth for cavities."

Advanced Usage:

• Arrangement of teeth: This refers to how teeth are positioned in the mouth. For example, some people have straight teeth, while others may have crooked teeth.
• Dental health: This is an important topic related to teeth, including regular check-ups, cleanings, and care.

Word Variants:

• Tooth (noun): A single one of the hard structures. For example: "I have a toothache."
• Teeth (verb): In some contexts, "to teeth" can mean to grow teeth, often used for babies. Example: "The baby started to teeth at six months."

Different Meanings:

In a different context, "teeth" can refer to: - The serrated edges of tools or machinery, like the teeth of a saw.

Synonyms:

• Chompers (informal)
• Gnashers (informal)
• Dentition (technical term for the arrangement and type of teeth)

Idioms:

• "By the skin of your teeth": This means to barely succeed in something. For example: "I passed the exam by the skin of my teeth."
• "To show your teeth": This means to show that you can be aggressive or serious when necessary.

Phrasal Verb:

• There are no common phrasal verbs directly related to "teeth," but you might encounter phrases like "tooth and nail," which means to fight fiercely or with great effort.

Conclusion:

Teeth are essential for eating and speaking. Understanding their care and health is important for overall well-being.

Academic

Noun

1. the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

Synonyms

• dentition