Synonyms of footednext
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

Examples of footed in a Sentence

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Bouzat sealed the win with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to help the Dynamo extend their unbeaten streak to five games. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 His development as a front-footed defender is a valuable asset. Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Evander, who became the fourth player in MLS history to record at least 10 goals and 10 assists in three consecutive seasons, snapped a 2-2 tie when his right-footed shot from nearly 40 yards hit the top left corner of the net. Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Midfielder Jack McGlynn floated a cross into the penalty area and found left-winger Guilherme Santos, who fired a left-footed shot toward the near post. Latif Love august 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footed was in the 14th century

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“Footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footed. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

footed

adjective
: having a foot or feet especially of a certain kind or number
flat-footed

Medical Definition

footed

adjective
: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a four-footed animal

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