footstep

[ foo t-step ]
/ ˈfʊtˌstɛp /
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noun

the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread.
the distance covered by a step in walking; pace.
a footprint.
a step by which to ascend or descend.

Idioms for footstep

    follow in someone's footsteps, to succeed or imitate another person.

Origin of footstep

First recorded in 1175–1225, footstep is from the Middle English word foote steppe. See foot, step

Words nearby footstep

footsie, footslog, footsore, footstalk, footstall, footstep, footsteps editor, footstock, footstone, footstool, footwall

Words related to footstep

footprint, track, pace, step, tread, gait

Example sentences from the Web for footstep

British Dictionary definitions for footstep

footstep
/ (ˈfʊtˌstɛp) /

noun

the action of taking a step in walking
the sound made by stepping or walking
the distance covered with a step; pace
a footmark
a single stair; step
to continue the tradition or example of another

Idioms and Phrases with footstep

footstep

see follow in someone's footsteps.