Foot: meaning, definitions and examples

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foot

 

[ fสŠt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FuรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stopa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ (ใ‚ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pied

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ noha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ noha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„š (jiวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,067, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.