adj
Uncommon
barefoot
BEH-uh-fuut
Barefoot (adj) means not wearing shoes or socks. Example: “The kids ran barefoot across the lawn all summer.”
adj
1
Not wearing shoes or socks.
"The kids ran barefoot across the lawn all summer."
"He prefers to go barefoot around the house."
How to use barefoot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith nothing on your feet.
Common pairings
walk barefoot
go barefoot
barefoot on the beach
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Etymology
From Old English bærfōt, a straightforward compound of "bare" and "foot" going back over a thousand years.
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What does “barefoot” mean?
The word “barefoot” means not wearing shoes or socks. In plain terms, with nothing on your feet.
How do you pronounce “barefoot”?
“Barefoot” is pronounced BEH-uh-fuut (/ˈbɛɹfʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “barefoot” in a sentence?
Here is “barefoot” used in a sentence: “The kids ran barefoot across the lawn all summer.”
What is another word for “barefoot”?
Words with a similar meaning to “barefoot” include barefooted, discalced, shoeless, unshod and unshoed.
What part of speech is “barefoot”?
“Barefoot” is an adjective.
Where does the word “barefoot” come from?
The word “barefoot” comes from Old English. From Old English bærfōt, a straightforward compound of "bare" and "foot" going back over a thousand years.
Is “barefoot” a common word?
“Barefoot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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