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Footsteps
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Simple meaning
What does Footsteps mean?
Walking sounds or marks.
Dictionary definition
Sounds or marks made by walking; also someone's path, example, or actions to follow.
Example sentences
Footsteps in a sentence
easy
We heard footsteps in the hallway.
medium
She followed in her coach's footsteps.
hard
Footsteps can be literal walking sounds or a figurative path someone else has taken.
Synonyms
Words like Footsteps
footfallsSounds made by feet while walking.
footstepRelated word that supports the meaning of footsteps.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceAbsence of sound.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footsteps, depending on context.
Word family
Footsteps word family
Base word
footsteps
noun
footstepses
More than one footsteps.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does footsteps mean?
Footsteps means walking sounds or marks.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to footsteps?
Footfalls is close in meaning to footsteps in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of footsteps?
Silence contrasts with footsteps.
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