easy
The icy path made footing difficult.
What does Footing mean?
A secure position or foundation.
Dictionary definition
A secure position for the feet; also a foundation or basis for something.
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Footing in a sentence
medium
The wall needs a strong footing.
hard
Footing can describe physical balance or the foundation for an idea, plan, or structure.
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What does footing mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to footing?
Foundation is close in meaning to footing.
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Which word is an antonym of footing?
Instability contrasts with footing.
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WordFooting.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFooting means A secure position or foundation.
ExampleExample: The icy path made footing difficult.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- foot · ing
- Strongest beat
- foot
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foot.
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Synonyms
Words like Footing
foundationA base that supports something.
footRelated word that supports the meaning of footing.
Antonyms
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instabilityA lack of steadiness.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footing, depending on context.
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Footing word family
Base word
footing
noun
footings
More than one footing.
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