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foot·ing
 footing
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- pronunciation:
- fU
tIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a foundation or firm basis on which one can stand, build, or develop.
a career begun on a firm footing- similar words:
- base, foundation, groundwork, root
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| definition 2: |
the secure placement of the feet, esp. while in motion.
He lost his footing on the slippery path. |
| definition 3: |
the groundwork of a building or other structure.
- similar words:
- foundation
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| definition 4: |
status or reciprocal relationship.
We started out on an equal footing.- similar words:
- situation, term
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| related words: |
base, basis, plane |
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