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- [foo t-step]
- /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/
- /ˈfʊt.step/
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- [foo t-step]
- /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/
Definitions of footstep word
- noun footstep the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread. 1
- noun footstep the distance covered by a step in walking; pace. 1
- noun footstep a footprint. 1
- noun footstep a step by which to ascend or descend. 1
- idioms footstep follow in someone's footsteps, to succeed or imitate another person. 1
- noun footstep A step taken by a person in walking, especially as heard by another person. 1
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Origin of footstep
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, footstep is from the Middle English word foote steppe. See foot, step
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Parts of speech for Footstep
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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footstep popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
footstep usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for footstep
noun footstep
- footprint — a mark left by the shod or unshod foot, as in earth or sand.
- track — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- pace — a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc.: to walk at a brisk pace of five miles an hour.
- step — Standard for the exchange of product model data
- tread — to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
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