Definition

Noun: 1. The terminal part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person stands and walks: The human foot is a complex structure of bones, muscles, and ligaments that supports the body's weight and enables locomotion. 2. (Anatomy) The lower extremity of the leg: In anatomical terms, the foot is the distal segment of the lower limb, extending from the ankle to the toes.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He injured his human foot while hiking.
  • The design of the shoe must accommodate the complex anatomy of the human foot.
  • She felt the cool grass beneath her bare feet.

Advanced Usage

• "from head to foot": Completely, over the entire body.
  • He was covered in mud from head to foot.
• "to put one's foot down": To be firm or insistent, especially in asserting authority or refusing something.
  • When they asked to stay out past midnight, their father put his foot down.
• "to get off on the wrong foot": To start a relationship or project badly.
  • I'm afraid we got off on the wrong foot; let me introduce myself properly.

Variants and Related Words

• Foot (n): The more common, general term for this body part. "Human foot" is used for specificity, often in anatomical or comparative contexts.
• Footprint (n): The impression left by a foot on a surface.
• Footing (n): A secure grip with the feet; a basis or foundation.
• Footfall (n): The sound of a footstep.

Synonyms

• Extremity (n, formal): A limb of the body, especially a hand or foot.
• Pes (n, technical/medical): The anatomical term for the foot.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Foot the bill: To pay for something.
  • The company will foot the bill for the business lunch.
• Foot it (archaic/informal): To go on foot; to walk.
  • The car broke down, so we had to foot it the rest of the way.

Related Idioms

• To have one's feet on the ground: To be practical and sensible.
  • Despite her success, she has kept her feet firmly on the ground.
• To put your foot in your mouth: To say something embarrassing, tactless, or foolish.
  • I really put my foot in my mouth when I accidentally called her by the wrong name.
• To stand on your own two feet: To be independent and self-sufficient.
  • After college, it was time for him to stand on his own two feet.

Noun

1. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
   • his bare feet projected from his trousers
   • armored from head to foot