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The footprint was in the sand.
What does Footprint mean?
A mark left by a foot.
Dictionary definition
A mark left by a foot; also the amount of space, energy, or impact something uses.
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Footprint in a sentence
medium
The app has a small memory footprint.
hard
Footprint can describe a mark on the ground or the impact something has.
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What does footprint mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to footprint?
Track is close in meaning to footprint.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of footprint?
Blank Surface contrasts with footprint.
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WordFootprint.
Partnoun.
MeaningFootprint means A mark left by a foot.
ExampleExample: The footprint was in the sand.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- foot · print
- Strongest beat
- foot
- Ending
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foot.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
blank surfaceA surface with no mark.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footprint, depending on context.
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Word family
Footprint word family
Base word
footprint
noun
footprints
More than one footprint.
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Hint for students
A footprint is the mark left by a foot or shoe.
Common mix-up
A footprint is not the foot itself. It is the mark or shape the foot leaves behind.
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Write one sentence that shows footprint without using the word footprint. Example: The wet shoe left a clear mark on the tile. Clue words: wet shoe, left, clear mark, tile Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a mark made by a foot or shoe?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A muddy footprint was left on the clean floor." Why does footprint fit better than handprint?
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