All Definitions for Foot
Below are all the dictionary definitions of foot:
1A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
2Specifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking.
3Travel by walking.
4The base or bottom of anything.
5The part of a flat surface on which the feet customarily rest.
6The end of a rectangular table opposite the head.
7A short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it.
8A unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres.
9A unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm.
10Foot soldiers
11Infantry.
12The end of a cigar which is lit, and usually cut before lighting.
13The part of a sewing machine which presses downward on the fabric, and may also serve to move it forward.
14The bottommost part of a typed or printed page.
15The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.
16The basic measure of rhythm in a poem.
17The parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads.
18The bottom edge of a sail.
19The end of a billiard or pool table behind the foot point where the balls are racked.
20In a bryophyte, that portion of a sporophyte which remains embedded within and attached to the parent gametophyte plant.
21The muscular part of a bivalve mollusc or a gastropod by which it moves or holds its position on a surface.
22The globular lower domain of a protein.
23The point of intersection of one line with another that is perpendicular to it.
24Fundamental principle
25Basis
26Plan.
27Recognized condition
28Rank
29Footing.
30To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
31To pay (a bill).
32To tread to measure of music
33To dance
34To trip
35To skip.
36To walk.
37To renew the foot of (a stocking, etc.).
38To sum up, as the numbers in a column
39Sometimes with up.
40To spread out and stack up (turf sods) to allow them to dry.
41To set foot on
42To walk on.
43To set on foot
44To establish
45To land.
46A surname.
47Ellipsis of square foot, a unit of area. [A unit of area, regardless of its shape, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one foot long.]
48Ellipsis of cubic foot, a unit of volume. [A measure of volume or capacity equivalent to that of a cube having unit dimension of one foot
49Equals 28.32 litres.]
About antonyms for foot
Finding the right antonym for foot helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.", foot has 1 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Head is the most direct opposite in most situations.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for foot, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.