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Footing
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Simple meaning
What does Footing mean?
A secure position or foundation.
Dictionary definition
A secure position for the feet; also a foundation or basis for something.
Example sentences
Footing in a sentence
easy
The icy path made footing difficult.
medium
The wall needs a strong footing.
hard
Footing can describe physical balance or the foundation for an idea, plan, or structure.
Synonyms
Words like Footing
foundationA base that supports something.
footRelated word that supports the meaning of footing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
instabilityA lack of steadiness.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footing, depending on context.
Word family
Footing word family
Base word
footing
noun
footings
More than one footing.
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Practice 1
What does footing mean?
Footing means a secure position or foundation.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to footing?
Foundation is close in meaning to footing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of footing?
Instability contrasts with footing.
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