Footstep
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfʊtstɛp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Footstep is a noun meaning The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
Meaning
The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
More Meanings
- (by extension, sometimes figurative) The indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.
- The sound made by walking, running etc.
- A step, as in a stair.
- The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.
- The act of taking a step.
- (obsolete) An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
Example Sentences
follow in someone's footsteps
The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.
Mere footsteps away from the victim lay the murder weapon.
Take one more footstep towards me, and I'll make you sorry!
Word Forms
- footsteps
Synonyms for footstep
Depending on context, synonyms include footprint, step, track, point, path, trail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include footfall, pace, step, stride, tread, footprint.
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