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

Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from the deer, never feed or touch them and if one approaches you to put food and packaging out of sight and move away slowly and calmly. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Progress is measured in meters (feet) a day and work often stops in wet weather. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

At Yeelen Olympique, Sangare was known as ‘gaucher’ — which translates as ‘lefty’ or ‘left-footed’. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

House lawmakers departed Washington on a campaign footing ahead of the five-week-long August recess. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

Phrases Containing foot

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