footing

noun
UK: /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
US: /ˈfʊtɪŋ/

  1. A base or foundation for something, often a wall or structure.

    1. The new house has a strong footing.
    2. The building's footing was reinforced after the earthquake to prevent collapse.

  2. A secure or stable position; a firm place to stand.

    1. I lost my footing on the ice.
    2. The mountain climber searched for a solid footing on the steep, icy slope.

  3. The basis on which something is established or maintained; a relationship or status.

    1. We are on a friendly footing now.
    2. After the argument, they tried to re-establish their relationship on a better footing.

Synonyms

foundation status stance base relationship grounding foothold
footing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'foot'.

    1. He is footing the bill for dinner.
    2. The company is footing the costs associated with the new marketing campaign this year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "footing" in English means: A base or foundation for something, often a wall or structure., A secure or stable position; a firm place to stand., The basis on which something is established or maintained; a relationship or status..

The phonetic transcription of "footing" is /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "footing": foundation, status, stance, base, relationship, grounding, foothold.

Example usage of "footing": "The new house has a strong footing.". More examples on the page.