Footstep: meaning, definitions and examples

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footstep

[ ˈfʊtˌstɛp ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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

Word origin

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.