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footstep

noun

foot·​step ˈfu̇t-ˌstep How to pronounce footstep (audio)
1
: the mark of the foot : track
2
a
: tread
b
: distance covered by a step : pace
3
: a step on which to ascend or descend
4
: a way of life, conduct, or action
followed in his father's footsteps

Example Sentences

She slowly took one footstep toward the frightened animal. It's five footsteps from the bedroom to the bathroom.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of footstep was in the 13th century

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