foot

1 of 2

noun

ˈfu̇t

plural feet ˈfēt How to pronounce foot (audio)

also foot

: the terminal part of the vertebrate (see vertebrate entry 1) leg upon which an individual stands

: an invertebrate organ of locomotion or attachment

especially : a ventral (see ventral entry 1 sense 1b) muscular surface or process of a mollusk

: any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot

especially : a unit equal to ¹/₃ yard and comprising 12 inches

—plural foot used between a number and a noun

a 10-foot pole

—plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective

6 feet tall

see Weights and Measures Table

: the basic unit of verse meter consisting of any of various fixed combinations or groups of stressed and unstressed or long and short syllables

Each line of the poem contains five feet.

: motion or power of walking or running : step

fleet of foot

: speed, swiftness

showed early foot

: something resembling a foot in position or use: such as

: the lower end of the leg of a chair or table

b(1)

: the basal portion of the sporophyte in mosses

(2)

: a specialized outgrowth by which the embryonic sporophyte especially of many bryophytes absorbs nourishment from the gametophyte

: a piece on a sewing machine that presses the cloth against the feed

foot plural, chiefly British : infantry

: the lower edge (as of a sail)

: the lowest part : bottom

the foot of the hill

: the end that is lower or opposite the head

the foot of the bed

: the part (as of a stocking) that covers the foot

foots plural in form but singular or plural in construction : material deposited especially in aging or refining : dregs

foots plural : footlights

foot

2 of 2

verb

footed; footing; foots

intransitive verb

: dance

: to go on foot

of a sailboat : to make speed : move

transitive verb

: to perform the movements of (a dance)

: to walk, run, or dance on, over, or through

archaic

: kick

: reject

archaic : establish

: to add up

: to pay or stand credit for

foot the bill

: to make or renew the foot of

foot a stocking

Phrases

at one's feet

: under one's spell or influence

The champion loved the feeling that the world was at his feet.

foot in the door

: the initial step toward a goal

He took a job as a secretary to get his foot in the door.

off one's feet

: in a sitting or lying position

The doctor advised her to stay off her feet.

on foot

: by walking or running

tour the campus on foot

on one's feet

: in a standing position

He works on his feet all day.

: in an established position or state

The business is finally back on its feet.

: in a recovered condition (as from illness)

back on my feet

: in an extemporaneous (see extemporaneous sense 1a) manner : while in action

good debaters can think on their feet

to one's feet

: to a standing position

brought the crowd to its feet

Example Sentences

Noun He was wearing boots on his feet. tracks made by the feet of a bird The people in the crowd began to stamp their feet. They camped at the foot of the mountain. at the foot of the stairs the foot of the table Verb I'll foot the bill for dinner. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The screening will take place on the lower level of the new 80,000-square-foot building tucked in behind the back of the hotel.

Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2022 The property and its approximately 8,000-square-foot commercial building are owned by Rickey M. Evans Sr., who works in the same municipal department as a community development rehabilitation administrator.

Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 Just above the Sunset Strip, a 20,000-square-foot mega-mansion has surfaced for sale at $39.975 million.

Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 GI Partners proposed converting an existing 97,000-square-foot office building at 51 Melcher St. into a life-science lab.

Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of the original development, Events DC has proposed to finish a considerably smaller, 17,000-square-foot structure that’s already attached to the ballpark at First Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE as retail-only space.

Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Bankston Motor Homes today opened its newest showroom off Interstate 59 in Attalla - a sprawling, $15 million, 49,000-square-foot facility situated on 26 acres.

William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 The sprawling 15,000-square-foot manse in Florida’s most exclusive enclave sits right between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 Amazon Go stores are tiny (about 2,000 square feet) compared with a 50,000-square-foot grocery store, leaving more room for dead zones where lasers can’t reach.

Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022

Verb

The current rules essentially require all vendors to collectively foot the bill for the market’s total operating costs.

Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022 Those without insurance still get their treatment expenses covered by the federal government, and Vermont and New Mexico still require private insurance to foot the bill on COVID costs.

The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Oct. 2021 According to data collected from more than 1,000 U.S. workers, many remote employees have had to upgrade their home internet to accommodate their workload … and foot the bill for this and other tech expenses.

Larry English, Forbes, 22 June 2021 Although the tour had once raised concerns about Trump's provocative statements about Muslims, lack of a sponsor to help foot the bill was the reason given when the decision was made, according to The Washington Post.

Michael D'antonio, CNN, 27 July 2022 Lanterns and signs warned motorists to drive straight through, and train passengers who stepped foot onto the platform were forced to quarantine for up to five days or risk jail time.

Laura Yale, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2020 At least three people said their vehicles were hit by El Cajon police last year, driving up costs for taxpayers who ultimately have to foot medical and repair bills.

Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2022 Corporations to foot the bill: A landmark law in California requires plastic makers to pay for recycling and work to reduce or eliminate the manufacturing of single-use packaging.

New York Times, 5 July 2022 The government will foot the bill for half of the venue’s operating expenses; ticket sales will cover the rest.

Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 30 June 2022 See More

Phrases Containing foot

Kids Definition

foot 1 of 2

noun

ˈfu̇t

plural feet

ˈfēt

: the end part of the leg of an animal or person : the part of an animal on which it stands or moves

: a unit of length equal to twelve inches (about .3 meter)

: the lowest or end part of something

foot of a hill

foot of the bed

foot

2 of 2

verb

footed; footing

: walk entry 1 sense 1

: pay entry 1 sense 2

I'll foot the bill.

Medical Definition

foot

noun

ˈfu̇t

plural feet ˈfēt How to pronounce foot (audio)

also foot

: the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands

: any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot

especially : a unit equal to ¹/₃ yard or 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

—plural foot used between a number and a noun

a 10-foot pole

—plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective

6 feet tall

单词	foots
释义	foot 1 of 2 noun ˈfu̇t plural feet ˈfēt also foot 1 : the terminal part of the vertebrate (see vertebrate entry 1) leg upon which an individual stands 2 : an invertebrate organ of locomotion or attachment especially : a ventral (see ventral entry 1 sense 1b) muscular surface or process of a mollusk 3 : any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot especially : a unit equal to ¹/₃ yard and comprising 12 inches —plural foot used between a number and a noun a 10-foot pole —plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective 6 feet tall see Weights and Measures Table 4 : the basic unit of verse meter consisting of any of various fixed combinations or groups of stressed and unstressed or long and short syllables Each line of the poem contains five feet. 5 a : motion or power of walking or running : step fleet of foot b : speed, swiftness showed early foot 6 : something resembling a foot in position or use: such as a : the lower end of the leg of a chair or table b(1) : the basal portion of the sporophyte in mosses (2) : a specialized outgrowth by which the embryonic sporophyte especially of many bryophytes absorbs nourishment from the gametophyte c : a piece on a sewing machine that presses the cloth against the feed 7 foot plural, chiefly British : infantry 8 : the lower edge (as of a sail) 9 : the lowest part : bottom the foot of the hill 10 a : the end that is lower or opposite the head the foot of the bed b : the part (as of a stocking) that covers the foot 11 foots plural in form but singular or plural in construction : material deposited especially in aging or refining : dregs 12 foots plural : footlights foot 2 of 2 verb footed; footing; foots intransitive verb 1 : dance 2 : to go on foot 3 of a sailboat : to make speed : move transitive verb 1 a : to perform the movements of (a dance) b : to walk, run, or dance on, over, or through 2 archaic a : kick b : reject 3 archaic : establish 4 a : to add up b : to pay or stand credit for foot the bill 5 : to make or renew the foot of foot a stocking Phrases at one's feet : under one's spell or influence The champion loved the feeling that the world was at his feet. foot in the door : the initial step toward a goal He took a job as a secretary to get his foot in the door. off one's feet : in a sitting or lying position The doctor advised her to stay off her feet. on foot : by walking or running tour the campus on foot on one's feet 1 : in a standing position He works on his feet all day. 2 : in an established position or state The business is finally back on its feet. 3 : in a recovered condition (as from illness) back on my feet 4 : in an extemporaneous (see extemporaneous sense 1a) manner : while in action good debaters can think on their feet to one's feet : to a standing position brought the crowd to its feet Synonyms Noun base basement bottom nadir rock bottom Verb ante (up) balance clear discharge liquidate meet pay pay off pay up pony up quit recompense settle spring (for) stand See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He was wearing boots on his feet. tracks made by the feet of a bird The people in the crowd began to stamp their feet. They camped at the foot of the mountain. at the foot of the stairs the foot of the table Verb I'll foot the bill for dinner. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The screening will take place on the lower level of the new 80,000-square-foot building tucked in behind the back of the hotel. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2022 The property and its approximately 8,000-square-foot commercial building are owned by Rickey M. Evans Sr., who works in the same municipal department as a community development rehabilitation administrator. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2022 Just above the Sunset Strip, a 20,000-square-foot mega-mansion has surfaced for sale at $39.975 million. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 GI Partners proposed converting an existing 97,000-square-foot office building at 51 Melcher St. into a life-science lab. Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2022 Instead of the original development, Events DC has proposed to finish a considerably smaller, 17,000-square-foot structure that’s already attached to the ballpark at First Street SE and Potomac Avenue SE as retail-only space. Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Bankston Motor Homes today opened its newest showroom off Interstate 59 in Attalla - a sprawling, $15 million, 49,000-square-foot facility situated on 26 acres. William Thornton \| Wthornton@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 The sprawling 15,000-square-foot manse in Florida’s most exclusive enclave sits right between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 Amazon Go stores are tiny (about 2,000 square feet) compared with a 50,000-square-foot grocery store, leaving more room for dead zones where lasers can’t reach. Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb The current rules essentially require all vendors to collectively foot the bill for the market’s total operating costs. Courtney Astolfi, cleveland, 21 Mar. 2022 Those without insurance still get their treatment expenses covered by the federal government, and Vermont and New Mexico still require private insurance to foot the bill on COVID costs. The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Oct. 2021 According to data collected from more than 1,000 U.S. workers, many remote employees have had to upgrade their home internet to accommodate their workload … and foot the bill for this and other tech expenses. Larry English, Forbes, 22 June 2021 Although the tour had once raised concerns about Trump's provocative statements about Muslims, lack of a sponsor to help foot the bill was the reason given when the decision was made, according to The Washington Post. Michael D'antonio, CNN, 27 July 2022 Lanterns and signs warned motorists to drive straight through, and train passengers who stepped foot onto the platform were forced to quarantine for up to five days or risk jail time. Laura Yale, Outside Online, 27 Apr. 2020 At least three people said their vehicles were hit by El Cajon police last year, driving up costs for taxpayers who ultimately have to foot medical and repair bills. Blake Nelsonstaff Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2022 Corporations to foot the bill: A landmark law in California requires plastic makers to pay for recycling and work to reduce or eliminate the manufacturing of single-use packaging. New York Times, 5 July 2022 The government will foot the bill for half of the venue’s operating expenses; ticket sales will cover the rest. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 30 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English fot, from Old English fōt; akin to Old High German fuot foot, Latin ped-, pes, Greek pod-, pous First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing foot bird's-foot trefoil acre-foot athlete's foot foot-and-mouth disease fleet of foot cloven foot foot-dragging foot fault foot patrol foot-pound foot-pound-second foot the bill foot rot foot traffic foot soldier get one's foot in the door get/start off on the right foot get/start off on the wrong foot from head to foot/toe have one foot in the grave hand, foot and mouth disease hand and foot lead foot light-foot my foot neat's-foot oil not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole put a foot wrong pedestrian/foot traffic put one's foot in one's mouth put one's foot down put one's foot in it put one's best foot forward shoot oneself in the foot the boot is on the other foot the shoe is on the other foot trench foot wait on (someone) hand and foot wrong-foot wouldn't touch (something) with a 10-foot pole claw-foot board foot tube foot crow's foot put one foot in front of the other calf's-foot jelly fescue foot bird's-foot violet foot-candle single-foot on foot foot in the door set foot on set foot in See More bird's-foot trefoil acre-foot athlete's foot foot-and-mouth disease fleet of foot cloven foot foot-dragging foot fault foot patrol foot-pound foot-pound-second foot the bill foot rot foot traffic foot soldier get one's foot in the door get/start off on the right foot get/start off on the wrong foot from head to foot/toe have one foot in the grave hand, foot and mouth disease hand and foot lead foot light-foot my foot neat's-foot oil not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole put a foot wrong pedestrian/foot traffic put one's foot in one's mouth put one's foot down put one's foot in it put one's best foot forward shoot oneself in the foot the boot is on the other foot the shoe is on the other foot trench foot wait on (someone) hand and foot wrong-foot wouldn't touch (something) with a 10-foot pole claw-foot board foot tube foot crow's foot put one foot in front of the other calf's-foot jelly fescue foot bird's-foot violet foot-candle single-foot on foot foot in the door set foot on set foot in See More Kids Definition foot 1 of 2 noun ˈfu̇t plural feet ˈfēt 1 : the end part of the leg of an animal or person : the part of an animal on which it stands or moves 2 : a unit of length equal to twelve inches (about .3 meter) 3 : the lowest or end part of something foot of a hill foot of the bed foot 2 of 2 verb footed; footing 1 : walk entry 1 sense 1 2 : pay entry 1 sense 2 I'll foot the bill. Medical Definition foot noun ˈfu̇t plural feet ˈfēt also foot 1 : the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands 2 : any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot especially : a unit equal to ¹/₃ yard or 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters —plural foot used between a number and a noun a 10-foot pole —plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective 6 feet tall foots verb present tense third-person singular of foot as in pays to give what is owed for I'll foot the bill for dinner Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pays balances settles stands meets discharges clears pays off liquidates recompenses pays up quits ponies up springs (for) antes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms repudiates
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foot

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