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She put her feet on the footstool.
What does Footstool mean?
A low stool for resting feet.
Dictionary definition
A low stool used to rest the feet.
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Footstool in a sentence
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The footstool matched the chair.
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A footstool can make sitting more comfortable by supporting the legs.
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Footrest is close in meaning to footstool.
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Chair Back contrasts with footstool.
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WordFootstool.
Partnoun.
MeaningFootstool means A low stool for resting feet.
ExampleExample: She put her feet on the footstool.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- foot · stool
- Strongest beat
- foot
- Ending
- stool
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foot.
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chair backThe back part of a chair.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to footstool, depending on context.
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Footstool word family
Base word
footstool
noun
footstools
More than one footstool.
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Hint for students
A footstool is a small stool used to rest your feet.
Common mix-up
A footstool is not the same as a regular chair. It is usually small and is used for feet, not for sitting for a long time.
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Write one sentence that shows footstool without using the word footstool. Example: She put both feet on the small padded stool in front of the sofa. Clue words: both feet, small padded stool, in front of the sofa Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a small stool used for resting feet?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Grandpa rested his feet on the footstool while he read." Why does footstool fit better than bookshelf?
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