Synonyms of foot

foot 1 of 2

noun

ˈfu̇t 

as in bottom

the lowest part, place, or point

the foot of the pedestal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bottom
• base
• basement
• bed
• foundation
• ground
• seat
• basis
• rock bottom
• bedrock
• nadir
• groundwork
• keystone
• underpinning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• head
• top
• vertex
• height
• tip
• peak
• crest
• apex
• summit
• meridian
• climax
• pinnacle
• zenith
• culmination
• acme
• tip-top

foot

2 of 2

verb

as in to pay

to give what is owed for

I'll foot the bill for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• stand
• balance
• meet
• settle
• pay off
• pay up
• discharge
• ante (up)
• spring (for)
• pony up
• liquidate
• quit
• clear
• recompense

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of foot

Noun

The cutest sandal styles don’t always have the best arch support or traction—not to mention, our feet have to grip to hold them in place—while orthopedic sandals aren’t typically known for their stylish aesthetic. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 July 2026

Eau Rouge and Raidillon are its two most famous corners—a quick left, then right, that climbs 77 feet (24 m) of steep hill. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Verb

The Science Behind Why Smart People Go Blank There's a reason even experienced clinicians can suddenly lose their footing the moment a client starts crying or raises their voice over a bill. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Or tech companies forcing regular people to foot the electricity bills for their environment-destroying data centers! — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026

Phrases Containing foot

• foot (it)
• foot (up)
• foot soldier
• foot the bill (for)
• set foot in