foot

foot

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/fʊt/]

Senses

1. foot (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

Example: A spider has eight feet.

2. foot (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Specifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking.

Example: Southern Italy is shaped like a foot.

3. foot (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Travel by walking.

Example: We went there by foot because we could not afford a taxi.

4. foot (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).

5. foot (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To pay (a bill).

6. foot (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To tread to measure of music; to dance; to trip; to skip.

Example: There's time enough, I hope, To foot a measure with the bonnie bride,

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • ped (Proto-Indo-European)

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