footstep
[ foot-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.
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Idioms for footstep
follow in someone's footsteps, to succeed or imitate another person.
Words nearby footstep
footslog, foot soldier, footsore, footstalk, footstall, footstep, footsteps editor, footstock, footstone, footstool, foot the bill
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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
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Idioms and Phrases with footstep
footstep
see follow in someone's footsteps.
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