Footstep
Definitions
- The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
- 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.
- An inclined plane under a hand printing press.
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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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