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footstep [ˈfʊtˌstɛp] n
1. the action of taking a step in walking 2. the sound made by stepping or walking 3. the distance covered with a step; pace 4. a footmark 5. a single stair; step 6. to continue the tradition or example of another ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
footstep Translations footstep [ˈfʊtstep] N → paso m, pisada f I can hear footsteps on the stairs → oigo pasos or pisadas en la escalera to follow in sb's footsteps → seguir los pasos de algn footstep [ˈfʊtstɛp] n → pas m I can hear footsteps on the stairs → J'entends des pas dans l'escalier. to follow in sb's footsteps (fig) → suivre les traces de qn, marcher sur les traces de qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He could have counted every footstep that Charley took, as he trundled his wheelbarrow along the gravel-walk. No footstep stirred: the hated world an slept, Save only thee and me. Hearing her husband's footstep, she turned towards him, summoning him to her with her smile. |
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