barefoot
|bare/foot|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈbɛrˌfʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈbeə.fʊt/
without shoes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barefoot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bærfōt', where 'bær' meant 'bare' and 'fōt' meant 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'bærfōt' transformed into the Middle English word 'barefote', and eventually became the modern English word 'barefoot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without shoes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
without shoes or other foot coverings.
She walked barefoot on the beach.
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Adverb 1
in a manner without shoes or other foot coverings.
He ran barefoot across the grass.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 23:12