footing — A stable foundation or secure position that provides support or balance. Can refer to both physical stability and one's position in a relationship or situation.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A stable foundation or secure position that provides support or balance. Can refer to both physical stability and one's position in a relationship or situation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The CEO slipped and lost his footing during the presentation, but quickly regained his composure and his company's footing in the market.
- After months of negotiation, both countries are finally on equal footing.
- The startup struggled to gain a footing in the competitive tech market.
footing
NOUN[/ˈfʊtɪŋ/]
A stable foundation or secure position that provides support or balance. Can refer to both physical stability and one's position in a relationship or situation.
A stable foundation or secure position that provides support or balance. Can refer to both physical stability and one's position in a relationship or situation.
Finding footing while putting trust in balance, as the wind keeps shutting every chance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'fot' meaning 'foot', combined with the suffix '-ing' to create the concept of 'the place where one puts their foot'. The meaning expanded from the literal sense of where you stand to the figurative sense of foundation or basis.
Breakdown
foot (base of the leg used for standing) + -ing (noun suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The CEO slipped and lost his footing during the presentation, but quickly regained his composure and his company's footing in the market.”
“After months of negotiation, both countries are finally on equal footing.”
“The startup struggled to gain a footing in the competitive tech market.”
“She found her footing on the rocky path, both literally and metaphorically in her new career.”
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