footstep

American  

[foot-step] / ˈfʊtˌstɛp /

noun

1. the setting down of a foot, or the sound so produced; footfall; tread.

2. the distance covered by a step in walking; pace.

3. a footprint.

4. a step by which to ascend or descend.

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idioms

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

footstep British  

/ ˈfʊtˌstɛp /

noun

1. the action of taking a step in walking

2. the sound made by stepping or walking

3. the distance covered with a step; pace

4. a footmark

5. a single stair; step

6. to continue the tradition or example of another

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footstep More Idioms  

1. see follow in someone's footsteps.

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Etymology

Origin of footstep

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

Example Sentences

Alijah said Gilbert never put any expectations on him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times

Howe had challenged his players to seize the moment and follow in the footsteps of the team who famously defeated the La Liga leaders in 1997.

From BBC

He was following in the damp footsteps of his forefathers, who started picking wild moss more than 70 years ago.

From BBC

One person who has witnessed NWT's growth first hand is assistant warden Bernard Bishop, who is following in his great-grandfather and father's footsteps.

From BBC

I was not there ten minutes, lying back with my eyes closed, when I heard footsteps on the snow.

From Literature

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