Pronunciation: /fʊt/
noun a body part at the end of the leg on which a person or animal stands
A1 I hurt my foot when I tripped on the stairs.
A2 She likes to walk barefoot on the beach to feel the sand under her feet.
B1 He put his foot down and refused to compromise on the terms of the agreement.
B2 The hiker had to amputate his frostbitten foot after being stranded in the mountains for days.
C1 The ballet dancer's footwork was flawless, showcasing years of training and dedication.
C2 The surgeon successfully reattached the severed foot of the accident victim, restoring mobility and function.
verb not applicable
A1 I foot the ball to my teammate during the game.
A2 She footed the bill for dinner last night.
B1 The company will foot the cost of your training program.
B2 The government decided to foot the bill for the new infrastructure project.
C1 The wealthy philanthropist footed the entire expense of the charity event.
C2 The organization footed the bill for the research expedition to Antarctica.
adjective not applicable
A1 She has a foot injury.
A2 I bought a foot-long sandwich for lunch.
B1 The foot traffic in the city center is always busy.
B2 The foot pedal on the piano was broken.
C1 He is a foot specialist and treats athletes with foot problems.
C2 The foot of the mountain was covered in snow.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked foot slowly to the store.
A2 He ran foot quickly to catch the bus.
B1 They hiked foot steadily up the mountain.
B2 The dog followed closely at his owner's foot.
C1 The dancer moved foot gracefully across the stage.
C2 The detective followed the suspect's footprints foot diligently.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I hurt my foot while playing soccer.
A2 She washed her feet before going to bed.
B1 The doctor recommended keeping the foot elevated to reduce swelling.
B2 He injured his foot in a skiing accident and had to wear a cast for six weeks.
C1 The athlete's foot injury required surgery to repair the damage.
C2 Despite the pain in her foot, she completed the marathon with determination.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat is sitting at the foot of the bed.
A2 I found my keys at the foot of the stairs.
B1 She placed the book at the foot of the mountain.
B2 The treasure was hidden at the foot of the waterfall.
C1 The company's success was built on the foot of innovative technology.
C2 The artist's reputation stands on the foot of his groundbreaking work.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I hurt my foot when I tripped over a rock.
A2 She walked to the store on foot because her car broke down.
B1 I need to buy a new pair of shoes because my old ones are falling apart at the foot.
B2 He was able to keep up with the marathon runners despite his injured foot.
C1 The foot of the mountain offered a breathtaking view of the valley below.
C2 The foot of the bed was adorned with a beautiful handcrafted quilt.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! I stubbed my foot on the table.
A2 Watch your step, don't trip over that footstool.
B1 Foot! That was a close call, almost stepped on a nail.
B2 Foot, that was a painful fall down the stairs.
C1 For goodness' sake, watch where you're putting your feet!
C2 Foot! I can't believe I sprained my ankle right before the big game.
article not applicable
A1 I hurt my foot while running.
A2 She has a small tattoo on her foot.
B1 He put his foot in his mouth by making that inappropriate joke.
B2 The foot of the mountain is a popular spot for hikers.
C1 The ballet dancer pointed her foot with grace and precision.
C2 The foot of the bed was adorned with a luxurious velvet throw.
formal The doctor examined the patient's foot to check for any signs of injury.
informal I stubbed my foot on the coffee table last night and it really hurts!
slang I can't believe he shot himself in the foot by quitting his job without a backup plan.
figurative She really put her foot in her mouth when she made that awkward comment at the party.
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