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Foothold
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foothohld
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Simple meaning
What does Foothold mean?
A secure place to stand or begin.
Dictionary definition
A secure place for the foot; also a starting position or small advantage.
Example sentences
Foothold in a sentence
easy
The climber found a foothold.
medium
The company gained a foothold in the market.
hard
Foothold can mean a place to put your foot or an early position for progress.
Synonyms
Words like Foothold
Antonyms
Opposite words
slipA loss of grip or balance.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foothold, depending on context.
Word family
Foothold word family
Base word
foothold
noun
footholds
More than one foothold.
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Practice 1
What does foothold mean?
Foothold means a secure place to stand or begin.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foothold?
Grip is close in meaning to foothold in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foothold?
Slip contrasts with foothold.
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