foot
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/fʊt/
lower extremity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foot' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fōt', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'fōtuz', meaning 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'fōt' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'foot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the lower extremity of the leg', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks.
He injured his foot while playing soccer.
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Noun 2
a unit of linear measure equal to 12 inches (30.48 cm).
The room is 15 feet wide.
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Noun 3
the base or bottom of something.
The foot of the mountain was covered in snow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35