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Footnote

Verb / ˈfʊˌtnəʊt / Another word for footnote — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A footnote is a note at the bottom of a page that gives additional information about something mentioned in the main text.

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Example sentences

  1. A footnote is a helpful way to give extra information.
  2. When I read a book, I always check the footnotes for interesting facts.
  3. I added a footnote to my report to show where I found my information.
  4. The author included a footnote to explain a difficult word.
  5. Can you find the footnote that explains this term?

Quotes

  • A footnote is a handy way to give the reader more information without interrupting the flow of the text. - Sarah Vowell
  • I like footnotes. I'm a fan of footnotes. Footnotes are the finest example of non-linear though since the invention of the wheel. - Lev Grossman
  • Footnotes are the finer-suckered surfaces that allow testicular paragraphs to hold fast to the wider reality of the library. - Nicholson Baker

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