Foot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfu̇t/

Meaning & Definition of Foot

Foot (noun)

  1. the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands
  2. an invertebrate organ of locomotion or attachment; especially, a ventral muscular surface or process of a mollusk
  3. any of various units of length based on the length of the human foot; especially, a unit equal to ⅓ yard and comprising 12 inches —plural foot used between a number and a noun —plural feet or foot used between a number and an adjective

Foot (verb)

  1. dance
  2. to go on foot
  3. to make speed, move

Foot (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the lowest part, place, or point

    "the foot of the pedestal"

    similar: base, basement, bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    related: basis, bed, bedrock, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, seat, underpinning
    opposite: head, top, vertex
    near: acme, apex, climax, crest, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip, tip-top, zenith

Foot (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give what is owed for

    "I'll foot the bill for dinner"

    similar: ante (up), balance, clear, discharge, liquidate, meet, pay, pay off, pay up, pony up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand
    opposite: repudiate

Related Entry: Feet (noun)

Feet is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for feet, not for foot.

  1. the lowest part, place, or point

    "the foot of the pedestal"

    similar: basements, bases, bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    related: bases, bedrocks, beds, foundations, grounds, groundworks, keystones, seats, underpinnings
    opposite: heads, tops, vertices
    near: acmes, apexes, climaxes, crests, culminations, heights, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, tips, tip-tops, zeniths

Related Entry: Foot (it) (verb)

Foot (it) is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot (it), not for foot.

  1. to go on foot

    "after the car broke down, we had to foot it to the movie"

    similar: ambulate, hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, traipse, tread, walk
    related: parade, promenade, march, pace, step out, stride, troop, power walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, amble, mosey, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe, bounce, sashay, stalk, strut, swagger, falter, lumber, lurch, pound, scuff, shamble, shuffle, stagger, stumble, toddle, waddle, nip, tap, trip, trot

  2. to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music

    "got out onto the dance floor and footed it like crazy"

    similar: dance, hoof (it), step, shake a leg, trip the light fantastic
    related: prance, strut, trip, boogie, bop, fox-trot, gavotte, jig, jitterbug, jive, mambo, polka, shag, shimmy, shuffle, tango, tap-dance, twist, waltz, tread

Related Entry: Foot (up) (verb)

Foot (up) is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot (up), not for foot.

  1. to combine (numbers) into a single sum

    "please foot up your traveling expenses from this past month"

    similar: add, cast (up), sum, summate, tot (up), total, totalize, tote (up), put together
    related: calculate, cipher, compute, figure, reckon, table, tabulate, tally, work out, count, enumerate, number, tell, recompute, refigure

Related Entry: Foot soldier (noun)

Foot soldier is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot soldier, not for foot.

  1. a person who does very hard or dull work

    "he's been a foot soldier for several environmental organizations over the years"

    similar: dogsbody (chiefly British), drone, drudge, drudger, grub, grubber, grunt, laborer, peon, plugger, slave, slogger, toiler, worker
    related: workhorse, serf
    near: goldbrick, shirker, idler, lazybones, loafer, slouch, slug, sluggard

Related Entry: Foot-dragging (noun)

Foot-dragging is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot-dragging, not for foot.

  1. failure to do something quickly because you do not want to do it

    "bureaucrats criticized for foot-dragging on important issues"

    similar: hesitation, lag, pause, setback, slowdown, delay, detainment, detention, holdback, holding pattern, holdup, wait, deferment, deferral, postponement, reprieve, respite
    opposite: haste, rush, dispatch, promptitude, promptness

Related Entry: Foot the bill (for) (phrase)

Foot the bill (for) is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot the bill (for), not for foot.

  1. to pay the living expenses of

    "They continued to foot the bill for their son well into his twenties but warned him that their support would soon end and he needed to find a job."

    similar: keep, maintain, provide (for), support, take care of
    related: finance, fund, patronize, set up, sponsor, stake, underwrite

Related Entry: Foot soldiers (noun)

Foot soldiers is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot soldiers, not for foot.

  1. a person who does very hard or dull work

    "he's been a foot soldier for several environmental organizations over the years"

    similar: dogsbodies (chiefly British), drones, drudgers, drudges, grubbers, grubs, grunts, laborers, peons, pluggers, slaves, sloggers, toilers, workers
    related: workhorses, serfs
    near: goldbricks, shirkers, idlers, lazybones, loafers, slouches, sluggards, slugs

Related Entry: Foot-draggings (noun)

Foot-draggings is a different word from Foot. The synonyms below are for foot-draggings, not for foot.

  1. failure to do something quickly because you do not want to do it

    "bureaucrats criticized for foot-dragging on important issues"

    similar: hesitations, lags, pauses, setbacks, slowdowns, delays, detainments, detentions, holdbacks, holding patterns, holdups, waits, deferments, deferrals, postponements, reprieves, respites
    opposite: hastes, rushes, dispatches, promptitudes

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foot:

base, basement, bottom, nadir, rock bottom, ante (up), balance, clear, discharge, liquidate, meet, pay, pay off, pay up, pony up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Foot

Words with the opposite meaning of Foot:

head, top, vertex, repudiate

Related Words for Foot

basis, bed, bedrock, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, seat, underpinning

Near Antonyms of Foot

acme, apex, climax, crest, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip, tip-top, zenith

Word Forms of Foot

Inflections: feet, footed, footing, foots

Origin & Etymology of Foot

Middle English fot, from Old English fōt; akin to Old High German fuot foot, Latin ped-, pes, Greek pod-, pous

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Foot

Words & Phrases Containing Foot

foot-and-mouth disease, foot-candle, foot-dragging, foot fault, foot in the door, foot-pound, foot-pound-second

Frequently Asked Questions about Foot

What does "Foot" mean?

"Foot" means the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the terminal part of the vertebrate leg upon which an individual stands. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Foot"?

Other words for "Foot" include base, basement, bottom, nadir, rock bottom, ante (up), balance and clear. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foot"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foot". Common alternatives include base, basement, bottom, nadir, rock bottom, ante (up), balance, clear, discharge and liquidate.

What is the opposite of "Foot"?

Antonyms of "Foot" include head, top, vertex and repudiate. Near antonyms include acme, apex, climax and crest.

How do you use "Foot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foot" in a sentence: "the foot of the pedestal"; "I'll foot the bill for dinner".

Is "Foot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foot" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Foot" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Foot" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Foot"?

"Foot" is pronounced /ˈfu̇t/.