Footing

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtɪŋ/

Definitions of footing

noun the way in which someone stands or walks, especially as an indication of their health or feelings

Example Sentences

A1 I lost my footing and fell down the stairs.

A2 She struggled to find her footing in the new job.

B1 The company is on solid financial footing after the recent restructuring.

B2 The team is working together to establish a strong footing in the market.

C1 The organization has been able to maintain its competitive footing in the industry.

C2 The politician's speech helped solidify his footing with the voters.

Examples of footing in a Sentence

formal The architect ensured that the building was constructed on a solid footing to prevent any structural issues.

informal I tripped over a rock and lost my footing while hiking up the trail.

slang I had to find my footing in the new job before I felt comfortable with my responsibilities.

figurative After the breakup, she struggled to find her footing and navigate her emotions.

Grammatical Forms of footing

• past tense: footed
• plural: footings
• comparative: more footing
• superlative: most footing
• present tense: foot
• future tense: will foot
• perfect tense: have footed
• continuous tense: is footing
• singular: footing
• positive degree: footing
• infinitive: to foot
• gerund: footing
• participle: footed

Origin and Evolution of footing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'footing' originated from the Old English word 'fotung' which referred to the act of putting one's foot down or stepping.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'footing' evolved to also mean the base or foundation on which something is built or established. It is commonly used in the context of stability or support.