footstep

noun
UK: /ˈfʊt.step/
US: /ˈfʊt.step/

  1. The sound made when a person walks.

    1. I heard a footstep behind me, and I turned around quickly.
    2. The detective carefully analyzed the soft footstep sound on the creaky wooden floor.

  2. A single step taken while walking.

    1. She took a footstep back in fear.
    2. With each footstep, the climber ascended higher toward the mountain's summit.

  3. A mark left by a foot or shoe.

    1. There were footsteps in the snow leading to the house.
    2. The forensic team examined each footstep in the muddy field, seeking clues to the suspect's identity.

  4. Following the example of someone.

    1. He is following in his father's footsteps and becoming a doctor.
    2. Many young entrepreneurs are eager to follow in the innovative footsteps of successful tech leaders.

Synonyms

imprint pace track tread footfall
footstep intransitive-verb

  1. To follow in someone's example.

    1. He footstepped his father and became a pilot.
    2. The younger generation is footstepping the older generation's pursuit of environmental protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "footstep" in English means: The sound made when a person walks., A single step taken while walking., A mark left by a foot or shoe., Following the example of someone..

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

Synonyms for "footstep": imprint, pace, track, tread, footfall.

Example usage of "footstep": "I heard a footstep behind me, and I turned around quickly.". More examples on the page.