Meaning of Footstep | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
2. The indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.
   broadly, figuratively, sometimes
3. The sound made by walking, running etc.
4. A step, as in a stair.
5. The distance between one foot and the next when walking; a pace.
6. The act of taking a step.
7. An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“The child watched as his footsteps in the sand were washed away by the waves.”

“To walk⟳ the footsteps of greatness requires that you start⟳ at the bottom of a long stair.”

“follow⟳ in someone's footsteps”

“The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.”

“Hear⟳ footsteps creak the floor / The shadows give⟳ away / Someone outside the door / Won't let⟳ 'em in”

“The garden path had a small footstep down to the main walkway.”

“Mere footsteps away from the victim lay⟳ the murder⟳ weapon.”

“Take⟳ one more footstep towards me, and I'll make⟳ you sorry!”

“God moves in a myſterious way, / His wonders to perform⟳; / He plants his footſteps in the ſea, / And rides upon the ſtorm.”

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