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footstep

[ ˈfʊtˌstɛp ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

sound

The sound of a step or steps on a surface.

Synonyms

footfall, footmark

Examples of usage

I heard footsteps approaching.
She followed the footsteps in the snow.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

measurement

The distance covered by a step.

Synonyms

pace, stride

Examples of usage

He measured the field in footstep.
She counted her footsteps on the hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "footstep" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passo

🇮🇳 कदम

🇩🇪 Schritt

🇮🇩 langkah

🇺🇦 крок

🇵🇱 krok

🇯🇵 足音 (あしおと)

🇫🇷 pas

🇪🇸 paso

🇹🇷 adım

🇰🇷 발걸음

🇸🇦 خطوة

🇨🇿 krok

🇸🇰 krok

🇨🇳 脚步 (jiǎobù)

🇸🇮 korak

🇮🇸 skref

🇰🇿 қадам

🇬🇪 ნაბიჯი

🇦🇿 addım

🇲🇽 paso

Etymology

The word 'footstep' dates back to the 15th century, derived from the combination of 'foot' and 'step'. It has been used to describe the sound or distance of a step for centuries, reflecting the importance of walking and movement in human history.