Front-Footed

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /frʌnt-fʊtɪd/

Definitions of front-footed

adjective describing someone or something that is proactive, assertive, or taking the lead in a situation

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was very front-footed when it came to catching mice.

A2 She approached the new project in a front-footed manner, eager to take charge.

B1 The company's front-footed approach to marketing helped them stay ahead of the competition.

B2 The team's front-footed strategy in the game led them to victory.

C1 His front-footed leadership style inspired confidence in his team.

C2 The politician's front-footed response to the crisis was praised by many.

Examples of front-footed in a Sentence

formal The front-footed approach taken by the company in addressing customer complaints was commendable.

informal She always takes a front-footed approach when dealing with difficult situations.

slang I like to be front-footed and tackle challenges head-on.

figurative His front-footed attitude towards life helped him overcome many obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of front-footed

past tense

front-footed

plural

front-footed

comparative

more front-footed

superlative

most front-footed

present tense

front-foot

future tense

will front-foot

perfect tense

have front-footed

continuous tense

is front-footing

singular

front-footed

positive degree

front-footed

infinitive

to front-foot

gerund

front-footing

participle

front-footed

Origin and Evolution of front-footed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'front-footed' originates from the combination of 'front' meaning the forward part of something and 'footed' meaning having a foot or feet. It is used to describe an animal or person that primarily uses its front limbs or feet for movement.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe animals with a preference for using their front limbs for movement, 'front-footed' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is proactive or takes initiative in a situation.