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footing

noun

A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
F
Ends with
G
Contains
OO
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈfʊtɪŋ

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Definitions

noun

  1. A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

noun

  1. A relation that provides the foundation for something

    “They were on a friendly footing”

noun

  1. Status with respect to the relations between people or groups

    “On good terms with her in-laws”

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Example Sentences

They were on a friendly footing
He worked on an interim basis
On good terms with her in-laws
On a friendly footing

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