foot
word
Definition
The part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand and walk on. Also, 'foot' is a unit of length equal to about 30.5 centimeters, and can refer to the lowest part of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Foot' is both a body part (singular of 'feet'), a unit of length ('a 10-foot pole'), and refers to the bottom part of objects ('at the foot of the bed'). Be careful with plural: one 'foot', two 'feet'. Also used in set phrases like 'on foot' (by walking) and 'get cold feet' (feel nervous).
Example Sentences
My left foot hurts after walking all day.
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The table is three feet tall.
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We hiked to the foot of the mountain before sunrise.
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The cat touched my foot under the table.
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He always taps his foot when he's nervous.
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It's only a ten-minute walk, so let's go on foot.
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