Definition of Footstep
Footstep
foot·step
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the mark made by a foot when a person walks;
e.g. They saw a footstep in the soft mud and then a trail of such marks leading through the gate.
(noun)
the sound made by a foot striking the ground when a person walks;
e.g. She heard a footstep outside the door, which let her know that he had arrived.
(noun)
the distance covered by a person in one step;
e.g. He had barely taken a footstep before they called him back.
(noun)
a step on a person's figurative path that is part of their actions or way of life (usually used as "footsteps");
e.g. She decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a teacher.
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