footstep

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.