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noun

ˈfu̇t How to pronounce foot (audio)
Definition of footnext
as in bottom
the lowest part, place, or point the foot of the pedestal

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foot

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verb

as in to pay
to give what is owed for I'll foot the bill for dinner

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Recent Examples of foot
Noun
Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Breaking waves will reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing beaches and break points. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
The Science Behind Why Smart People Go Blank There's a reason even experienced clinicians can suddenly lose their footing the moment a client starts crying or raises their voice over a bill. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Or tech companies forcing regular people to foot the electricity bills for their environment-destroying data centers! — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for foot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foot
  1. bottom
  2. pay
  3. base
  4. stand
Noun
  • The Mets scratched out an unearned run in the bottom of the fifth.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • At the bottom of all these alignment efforts, there’s a central problem—almost an abstract law.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottom
Verb
  • There are also annual membership options, as adults can pay $300 for the year, seniors pay $200 and youngsters pay $75.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The Premier League, having asked for proof of the justification in paying that fee for Maatsen, approved the deal.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of pay
Noun
  • Cyrus’ flawless-looking skin was in part thanks to the Maybelline New York Lifter Plump and Glow Foundation, a sheer base that can be built up for more coverage.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jorge Polanco reached on a two-out error at first base by Stowers.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of base
Verb
  • After a few kids broke into the neighborhood pool and left a mess a few months ago, Robinson said one man threatened to stand guard at the pool gate and shoot the kids with a BB gun.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Today, the number of satellites orbiting Earth currently stands at around 14,000, with the vast majority being Starlink satellites.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
Definition of stand

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“Foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foot. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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