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footstep

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of footstep

the mark or impression made by a foot

  • saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs
Synonyms of footstep

footmark, footprint, step, trace, vestige
Words Related to footstep

hoofprint

pug, spoor, track

tread

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