Foot: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆถ
foot
[fสt ]
Definitions
human body
The terminal part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint, on which a person stands or walks.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| foot |
Refers to the entire lower part of the leg below the ankle. Used in general contexts to describe the body part used for walking and standing.
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| sole |
Refers to the bottom part of the foot or shoe that touches the ground. Commonly used in contexts related to footwear or describing the underside of the foot.
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| toe |
Specifically refers to any of the five digits at the end of the foot. Used in contexts involving parts of the foot or movements involving the toes.
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| ankle |
Specifically denotes the joint connecting the foot with the leg. Often used when describing injuries or movement related to this joint.
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Examples of usage
- He hurt his foot while playing football.
- She has small feet.
- I have to buy new shoes because my old ones are too tight on my feet.
measurement
A unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (30.48 cm).
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| foot |
A unit of measure used chiefly in the United States. It measures length, commonly used in everyday scenarios, especially when referring to a person's height.
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| yard |
A unit of measure commonly used in the United States, often for measuring fabric, land, or longer distances than a foot but shorter than a mile.
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| meter |
A unit of measure primarily used in countries that follow the metric system. Commonly used in scientific contexts and most countries around the world for general measurements.
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| inch |
A smaller unit of measure within the imperial system, used for precise measurements, especially when dimension matters.
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Examples of usage
- The table is six feet long.
- He is over six feet tall.
move
Walk or travel on foot; make one's way on foot.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| foot |
Used to refer to the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks. Also used in measurements to denote length.
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| walk |
A general term for moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once. Can be used in various informal and formal settings.
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| hike |
Refers to a long walk, especially in the countryside, usually for pleasure or exercise.
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| march |
Usually refers to walking with regular, measured steps, often as part of a group and in a formal context such as military or protests. Can also refer to a progression of events.
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Examples of usage
- We decided to foot it rather than take a taxi.
- He footed the bill for the entire meal.
Translations
Translations of the word "foot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pรฉ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fuร
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ stopa
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถณ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท pied
๐ช๐ธ pie
๐น๐ท ayak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ noha
๐ธ๐ฐ noha
๐จ๐ณ ่ (jiวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ noga
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ pie
Etymology
The word 'foot' has Old English origins and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages. It has been used to refer to the lower extremity of the leg in humans and animals for centuries. The measurement unit 'foot' has been widely used in various cultures as a standard for length. The verb 'foot' meaning to walk on foot has been in use for a long time to describe the act of traveling by walking.
See also: feet, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footmark, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.