adverb
underfoot
uhn-duh-FUUT
Underfoot (adverb) means Beneath one's feet, on the ground. Example: “The autumn leaves crunched underfoot.”
adverb
1
Beneath one's feet, on the ground.
"The autumn leaves crunched underfoot."
2
In the way, causing an obstruction.
"The puppy kept getting underfoot while she was cooking."
How to use underfoot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOn the ground beneath you, or figuratively, constantly in your way.
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Word forms
- Plural
- underfoots
- Third person singular
- underfoots
- Past tense
- underfooted
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Etymology
From Middle English underfote, from under- + foot.
Rhymes for underfoot
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What does “underfoot” mean?
The word “underfoot” means beneath one's feet, on the ground. In plain terms, on the ground beneath you, or figuratively, constantly in your way.
How do you pronounce “underfoot”?
“Underfoot” is pronounced uhn-duh-FUUT (/ʌndɚˈfʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “underfoot” in a sentence?
Here is “underfoot” used in a sentence: “The autumn leaves crunched underfoot.”
What part of speech is “underfoot”?
“Underfoot” is an adverb.
Where does the word “underfoot” come from?
The word “underfoot” comes from Middle English. From Middle English underfote, from under- + foot.
How many meanings does “underfoot” have?
“Underfoot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: beneath one's feet, on the ground.
