footing Synonyms & Antonyms
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Footing as a Noun
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
A standing; position; established place; foothold.
A relative condition; state.
A tread; step; especially, a measured tread.
A footprint or footprints; tracks, someone's trail.
Stability or balance when standing on one's feet.
He lost his footing and fell down.
Mental stability or balance.
The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.
The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot
the footing of a stocking
Foundation or basis for further advancement or development.
The subsidy gives the organization a firm footing.
A narrow cotton lace, without figures.
The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.
The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot; foundation.
A double-check of the numbers vertically.
Footing as a Verb
present participle and gerund of foot
Footing in a Sentence
He lost his footing and fell down.
It was difficult to keep my footing on the ship during the storm.
the footing of a stocking
The subsidy gives the organization a firm footing.
Word Forms & Grammar
footing (countable and uncountable, plural footings)
footing
Words That Rhyme With Footing
Origin of Footing
From Middle English fotyng; equivalent to foot + -ing.
Quick Facts About Footing
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on |
| Plural | footings |