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 building’s 42,000 square feet of amenities will be shared among a relatively small number of residents. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Its plan identified thousands of septic systems within the watershed, reportedly with 80% within a thousand feet of a lake. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

Bogen claims it's filled with a lot of extras with the bill footed by taxpayers. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

In fact, most new sports stadiums receive funding from state or local governments – meaning taxpayers often foot much of the bill. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing foot

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