Foot: meaning, definitions and examples

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foot

[ fʊt ]

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human body

The terminal part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint, on which a person stands or walks.

Synonyms

ankle, sole, toe

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.

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measurement

A unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (30.48 cm).

Synonyms

inch, meter, yard

Examples of usage

The table is six feet long.
He is over six feet tall.

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move

Walk or travel on foot; make one's way on foot.

Synonyms

hike, march, walk

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:

🇵🇹 pé

🇮🇳 पैर

🇩🇪 Fuß

🇮🇩 kaki

🇺🇦 нога

🇵🇱 stopa

🇯🇵 足 (あし)

🇫🇷 pied

🇪🇸 pie

🇹🇷 ayak

🇰🇷 발

🇸🇦 قدم

🇨🇿 noha

🇸🇰 noha

🇨🇳 脚 (jiǎo)

🇸🇮 noga

🇮🇸 fótur

🇰🇿 аяқ

🇬🇪 ფეხი

🇦🇿 ayaq

🇲🇽 pie

Word origin

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.