Teeth Meaning
/ˈtiːθ/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounplural of tooth
nounUnpleasant oral sex
Sentence Examples
A cursory examination of his teeth indicated that he had gingivitis.
Too many sweets cause your teeth to decay.
exposing a set of amazingly white teeth.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He brushed his ____ every morning and night to keep them white and healthy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is very important to brush your ____ at least twice a day to keep them healthy and avoid any dental problems today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English teth, plural of tothe, from Old English tēþ, nominative plural of tōþ, from earlier *tœ̄þ, from Proto-Germanic *tanþiz, nominative plural of *tanþs, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃dóntes, nominative plural of *h₃dónts.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Thus, a mother should not think that there is something wrong just because her baby teeths, crawls, walks, or talks earlier or later than her neighbor's baby."
— 1943, Herman Niels Bundesen, Our Babies, page 81:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He brushed his ____ every morning and night to keep them white and healthy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is very important to brush your ____ at least twice a day to keep them healthy and avoid any dental problems today.