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Foothill
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foothil
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Simple meaning
What does Foothill mean?
A low hill near a mountain.
Dictionary definition
A low hill near the base of a mountain or mountain range.
Example sentences
Foothill in a sentence
easy
The cabin sat on a foothill.
medium
We hiked through the foothills.
hard
Foothills often mark the lower land before mountains rise higher.
Synonyms
Words like Foothill
low hillA small or lower hill.
hillRelated word that supports the meaning of foothill.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mountaintopThe highest part of a mountain.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foothill, depending on context.
Word family
Foothill word family
Base word
foothill
noun
foothills
More than one foothill.
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Practice 1
What does foothill mean?
Foothill means a low hill near a mountain.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foothill?
Low Hill is close in meaning to foothill in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foothill?
Mountaintop contrasts with foothill.
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