footing
Footing (noun) means Balance or a stable position for standing. Example: “She lost her footing on the icy pavement.”
How to use footing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStable balance for standing, or the basis/terms something rests on.
Word forms
footings plural
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She lost her _____ on the icy pavement.
Etymology
From Middle English fotyng, built from foot + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for footing
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What does “footing” mean?
The word “footing” means balance or a stable position for standing. In plain terms, stable balance for standing, or the basis/terms something rests on.
How do you pronounce “footing”?
“Footing” is pronounced FUU-tihng (/ˈfʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “footing” in a sentence?
Here is “footing” used in a sentence: “She lost her footing on the icy pavement.”
What part of speech is “footing”?
“Footing” is a noun.
Where does the word “footing” come from?
The word “footing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fotyng, built from foot + -ing.
Is “footing” a common word?
“Footing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “footing” have?
“Footing” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: balance or a stable position for standing.