foot

/fʊt/
noun
  1. The lower part of the leg below the ankle, used for standing, walking, and running.
    • She has a blister on her foot.
    • He hurt his foot while playing soccer.
    • The dog licked its foot.
  2. A unit of length equal to 12 inches (about 30.48 centimeters).
    • She is five feet tall.
    • We need a board that is six feet in length.
    • The table is three feet long.
  3. The lowest part or base of something, such as a mountain, page, or object.
    • They camped at the foot of the mountain.
    • The foot of the bed is made of wood.
    • Sign your name at the foot of the page.
  4. A unit of rhythm in poetry, consisting of a group of syllables.
    • The poem is written in iambic foot.
    • Each line has four feet.
    • The poet used a trochaic foot.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To pay a bill or cost, especially a large one.
    • The government footed the expense of the project.
    • The company will foot the bill for the repairs.
    • Who is going to foot the cost of the wedding?
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