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单词 footstep
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footstep

noun

foot·​step ˈfu̇t-ˌstep How to pronounce footstep (audio)
1
: the mark of the foot : track
2
a
: tread
b
: distance covered by a step : pace
3
: a step on which to ascend or descend
4
: a way of life, conduct, or action
followed in his father's footsteps

Synonyms

  • footmark
  • footprint
  • step
  • trace
  • vestige
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Example Sentences

She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal. It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

footstep

noun

foot·​step ˈfu̇t-ˌstep How to pronounce footstep (audio)
1
: a step of the foot
Don't take another footstep!
2
: the distance covered by a step
The bathroom is only a few footsteps away.
3
: footprint
4
: the sound of a foot taking a step
We heard footsteps.
5
: a way of life or action
He followed in his father's footsteps.

footstep

noun

as in footprint
the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • footprint
  • step
  • trace
  • track
  • footmark
  • tread
  • vestige
  • spoor
  • hoofprint
  • pug
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