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footstep Definition

foot·step (fo̵otstep′)

noun

  1. a person's step
  2. the distance covered in a step
  3. the sound of a step; footfall
  4. a footprint
  5. a step in a stairway

footstep Idioms

follow in someone's footsteps

to follow someone's example, vocation, etc.; be or try to be like some predecessor

footstep Synonyms

footstep

n.

footfall, tread, footprint; see gait 1, step 1, 3, track 2.

follow in someone's footsteps

emulate, succeed, resemble a predecessor; see follow 2, imitate 2.

footstep Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • retrace: Monday 15th May 2006 Reminded of something you forgot to finish a few days ago, you may need to retrace footsteps.
  • hear: He heard footsteps running off toward Rosemary Lane, which is now Royal Mint Street.
  • echo: Their footsteps echoed through the pass as they marched toward the fortress.
  • trace: Trace the footsteps of fashion Northamptonâs Central Museum is a must for footwear fans.

Adjective modifier

  • inexplicable: Nevertheless, inexplicable footsteps are still heard in the locality.
  • phantom: Not far away is the pub of the same name, which has been haunted in the past by phantom footsteps.
  • ghostly: He also reported that on a number of occasions he had been followed up the stairs by ghostly footsteps.
  • mysterious: There's no mysterious footsteps in the night, no groans or ectoplasmic blood forming on the floors.
  • loud: Several members of the group reported hearing small footsteps on the wooden floor and later on louder heavier footsteps.
  • heavy: The sound of heavy footsteps have also been heard at the top of the landing.

Preposition: on

  • stair: Hear your footsteps on the stairs, You got no troubles, You got no cares, Oh, baby. I love ya.

Noun used with modifier

  • father: Son of stalwart, Chris Phillips, Olly, has decided that the time has come to follow in his fathers footsteps.

Possessives

  • father: They were walking in Andy's father's footsteps.
  • dad: Curry kids are full of all-round promise Former British Amateur champion David Curry's two sons followed in dad's footsteps over the weekend.
  • brother: Following in her brother's footsteps, Lily has also begun to pursue a career in show jumping.
  • mother: Ms Ashley admitted she was surprised at her father's request, but did not feel under pressure following in her mother's footsteps.

Preposition: of

  • explorer: Travel on a full size Tudor ship and follow in the footsteps of the early explorers as they try to settle in America.
  • prophet: I am the footsteps of ancient prophets Who foretold of doom and destruction To those who torture and oppress me.
  • poet: Paulin follows in the modernist footsteps of poets like TS Eliot, using obscure historical and literary references.

Browse dictionary entries near footstep

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