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She put her feet on the footrest.
What does Footrest mean?
A support for resting feet.
Dictionary definition
A support for resting the feet.
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Footrest in a sentence
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The chair had a padded footrest.
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A footrest can make sitting more comfortable by supporting the legs and feet.
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What does footrest mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to footrest?
Foot Support is close in meaning to footrest.
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Which word is an antonym of footrest?
Backrest contrasts with footrest.
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Footrest
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WordFootrest.
Partnoun.
MeaningFootrest means A support for resting feet.
ExampleExample: She put her feet on the footrest.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- foot · rest
- Strongest beat
- foot
- Ending
- rest
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foot.
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Synonyms
Words like Footrest
foot supportA support for the feet.
feetRelated word that supports the meaning of footrest.
Antonyms
Opposite words
backrestA support for the back.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footrest, depending on context.
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Footrest word family
Base word
footrest
noun
footrests
More than one footrest.
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Hint for students
A footrest is something used to support or raise your feet while you sit.
Common mix-up
A footrest is not mainly for your head or back. It is made for resting your feet.
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Write one sentence that shows footrest without using the word footrest. Example: He stretched his legs and placed his feet on the small stool in front of the chair. Clue words: placed his feet, small stool, in front of the chair Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something used to support resting feet?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She put her tired feet on the footrest beside the chair." Why does footrest fit better than pillow?
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