Underfoot: meaning, definitions and examples
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underfoot
[ ˌʌndərˈfʊt ]
physical position
Underfoot refers to something that is located beneath your feet, often implying that it is on the ground or floor. It can describe objects that are in the way or that you might trip over.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Watch out for those roots underfoot.
- There was debris underfoot during the hike.
- The dog likes to run around underfoot.
Translations
Translations of the word "underfoot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sob os pés
🇮🇳 पैरों के नीचे
🇩🇪 unter den Füßen
🇮🇩 di bawah kaki
🇺🇦 під ногами
🇵🇱 pod stopami
🇯🇵 足元で
🇫🇷 sous les pieds
🇪🇸 debajo de los pies
🇹🇷 ayakların altında
🇰🇷 발 아래에서
🇸🇦 تحت الأقدام
🇨🇿 pod nohama
🇸🇰 pod nohami
🇨🇳 脚下
🇸🇮 pod nogami
🇮🇸 undir fótunum
🇰🇿 аяқ астында
🇬🇪 ქვეშ ფეხების
🇦🇿 ayaqların altında
🇲🇽 debajo de los pies
Etymology
The term 'underfoot' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the combination of 'under' which comes from Old English 'under', meaning beneath or below, and 'foot', also from Old English 'fōt', indicating the lower part of the leg. The phrase has been in use since at least the 14th century, gaining attention in various texts that mention things that could impede movement or be a nuisance at ground level. In the past, it described not only physical obstructions but also metaphorical ones, such as burdens or problems that are constant and hard to ignore. Over time, the term has maintained its literal meaning while expanding its usage in various contexts, including both casual and more literary forms of speech.