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

In addition to Height’s injury, Sam Okuayinonu — who started 12 games last season — could miss all of 2026 after breaking his foot in practice last week. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Storm surge of 1 to 3 feet on Kauai and up to 1 foot on Oahu, accompanied by large and destructive waves. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

The order is opposed by unions representing state workers, who argue employees will foot the cost of Newsom’s mandate, through expenses like gas and parking. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The rally was driven by lower oil prices and tech stocks that found their footing again after a deep unwinding in the momentum trade. — Hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing foot

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