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

Flau’jae Johnson to fire off a 27-foot three-point jumper to take the lead. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898. — Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

Verb

As part of the agreement, the developers are footing the bill for construction in exchange for removing the cost of future impact fees. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2026

Wilkins addressed the criticism in a post on X, saying she wasn't being paid, that taxpayers aren't footing the bill for the event, and that her years in the country music industry validate her invitation to participate. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Phrases Containing foot

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