Synonyms for

Footprint

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

Definition

The mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface.

Synonyms & similar words

step footmark impression mark track trace imprint step indentation footstep footmark vestige remnant sign evidence indication token clue hint trail path route

Synonyms by register

Formal

trace impression mark imprint

Informal

track sign evidence

Literary

vestige remnant shadow

Antonyms

head top peak summit height apex

Common collocations

  • carbon footprint
  • footprint of a shoe
  • human footprint
  • digital footprint
  • ecological footprint
  • footprint in the sand
  • leave a footprint
  • reduce your footprint

Word family

noun footprint
verb footprint

Usage note

While 'footprint' can refer to a literal mark left by a foot, it is most commonly used metaphorically to describe the impact or effect of something, especially in environmental contexts like 'carbon footprint'.

Example sentences

  1. The detective found a footprint at the crime scene that helped solve the case.
  2. I followed the footprint in the snow to find my lost dog.
  3. The dinosaur footprint at the museum was huge!
  4. I accidentally stepped in wet paint and left a footprint on the floor.
  5. The hiker's footprints were visible on the muddy trail.

Quotes

  • We leave a footprint in every step we take. Choose your steps wisely.
  • The smallest footprint can leave the biggest impression.
  • A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single footprint.

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