Definitions

1. noun

The lower or hindmost part of the leg, especially when borne on the ground in standing, walking, or running.

“She hopped on one foot while she put on her other shoe.”

2. noun

The end or extremity of a thing, especially a long or thin one.

“The foot of the mountain was covered in dense forest.”

3. noun

A unit or pace, especially one of 1,760 yards or 1,828 meters.

“The runner took 20 feet in 10 seconds.”

4. noun

A unit of length, equal to 12 inches.

“The shelf is 6 feet long.”

5. verb

To tread or walk on the ground with the feet.

“She footed through the muddy field.”

6. verb

To pay or defray the expenses of.

“The company will foot the bill for the project.”

7. verb

To be the lowest or end part of something.

“The foot of the tree was covered in snow.”

8. verb

To have or provide the necessary money or resources to do something.

“The government will foot the expenses for the new hospital.”

9. adjective

Relating to or consisting of the foot or feet.

“The footbridge spanned the river.”

10. adjective

Low in height; short.

“The foot of the mountain was shrouded in mist.”