Pronunciation: /fʊthoʊld/

Definitions of foothold

noun a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing

Example Sentences

A1 I struggled to find a foothold while climbing the steep hill.

A2 The company is trying to establish a foothold in the European market.

B1 She managed to gain a foothold in the competitive industry after years of hard work.

B2 The new business venture has finally secured a foothold in the market.

C1 The political party has a strong foothold in the region, making it difficult for others to compete.

C2 The organization has established a solid foothold in the global market, allowing for expansion into new territories.

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Example Sentences

A1 She tried to foothold on the slippery rock but slipped and fell into the water.

A2 The hiker managed to foothold on the steep cliff and continue climbing to the top.

B1 The company is trying to foothold in the new market by offering competitive prices.

B2 The politician is trying to foothold his position in the party despite facing criticism.

C1 The organization has successfully foothold in the global market with their innovative products.

C2 The artist has foothold herself as a prominent figure in the art world with her unique style.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She found a foothold on the steep mountain trail.

A2 The company has established a foothold in the local market.

B1 The new regulations provide a foothold for small businesses to thrive.

B2 The organization gained a foothold in the international market through strategic partnerships.

C1 The political party used social media as a foothold to connect with younger voters.

C2 His extensive network of contacts gave him a foothold in the industry.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She struggled to find a foothold on the slippery rock.

A2 The company's new marketing strategy gave them a foothold in the competitive market.

B1 The successful negotiation gave the team a foothold in the foreign market.

B2 The new legislation provided a foothold for small businesses to thrive.

C1 The merger with the larger corporation gave the company a foothold in the global market.

C2 His innovative idea gave him a foothold in the industry and propelled his career forward.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I found a good foothold to climb the tree.

A2 She struggled to find a foothold in the competitive job market.

B1 The new policy gave the company a foothold in the international market.

B2 The company's foothold in the industry grew stronger with each successful product launch.

C1 The organization used its foothold in the community to launch a new initiative.

C2 The political party's foothold in the region was solidified through strategic alliances.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I found a foothold on the rock to help me climb up.

A2 She used the tree root as a foothold to pull herself up the steep hill.

B1 The ladder provided a secure foothold for the workers to reach the roof.

B2 The new regulations gave the company a foothold in the international market.

C1 The company's foothold in the industry allowed them to expand their operations.

C2 The politician's strong foothold in the community ensured their reelection.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I needed a foothold to climb up the tree.

A2 She used the ledge as a foothold to reach the top of the mountain.

B1 Having a solid foothold in the industry, she was able to launch her own business.

B2 The company gained a foothold in the market by offering innovative products.

C1 Establishing a foothold in the international market requires strategic planning and partnerships.

C2 The organization has secured a strong foothold in the global market through acquisitions and mergers.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Foothold! I finally made it to the top of the mountain.

A2 Foothold! I need to find a stable place to stand before I continue climbing.

B1 Foothold, this is where we can start building our business in this new market.

B2 Foothold, let's establish a presence in this industry before expanding further.

C1 Foothold! With this new partnership, we can now enter the global market.

C2 Foothold, we have secured our position as a leader in the industry.

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Example Sentences

A1 I found a foothold on the rock to help me climb up.

A2 She struggled to find a foothold in the competitive job market.

B1 The new company is trying to establish a foothold in the international market.

B2 The political party gained a foothold in the region after years of campaigning.

C1 The organization has a strong foothold in the industry and continues to expand.

C2 The company's foothold in the market is secure due to its innovative products and strong customer base.

Examples of foothold in a Sentence

formal The company was able to establish a foothold in the new market.

informal After weeks of hard work, we finally got a foothold in the industry.

slang It's tough to get a foothold in this town without connections.

figurative She felt like she had finally found a foothold in her chaotic life.

Grammatical Forms of foothold

past tense

established

plural

footholds

comparative

more secure foothold

superlative

most secure foothold

present tense

establishing

future tense

will establish

perfect tense

have established

continuous tense

is establishing

singular

foothold

positive degree

secure foothold

infinitive

to establish

gerund

establishing

participle

established

Origin and Evolution of foothold

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'foothold' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'hold', referring to a secure place for the foot to hold onto.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'foothold' has retained its original meaning of a secure place for the foot to hold onto, but it has also been metaphorically extended to refer to a secure position or advantage in a particular situation.