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/fiːt/
(foot)
lower extremity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feet' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fēt', which is the plural of 'fōt', meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'fēt' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'feet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foot' in the plural form, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'foot', referring to the lower extremities of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
She washed her feet after walking on the beach.
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Noun 2
a unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (approximately 30.48 cm).
The room is 15 feet wide.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40