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insteps Meaning & Definition

ˈin-ˌstep

What Does Insteps Mean?

Insteps is a noun that means the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint. It is also used to mean its upper surface.

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Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈin-ˌstep/
Syllables2

Insteps Definition (Noun)

  1. the arched middle portion of the human foot in front of the ankle joint
  2. its upper surface
  3. the part of a shoe or stocking that fits over the instep

Synonyms of Insteps

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Insteps

First Known Use

15th century

Pronouncing Insteps

The standard pronunciation of insteps is /ˈin-ˌstep/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (in).

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