Synonyms for

Footsteps

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

Definition

The sound of a person's or animal's feet when walking.

Synonyms & similar words

footstep step stride pace footfall footfall footprint mark track trace imprint tread pace stride gait march walk stomp stamp thud clomp clump tramp ramble saunter

Synonyms by register

Formal

gaits paces strides

Informal

treads stomps clomps

Literary

tramp patrol march

Antonyms

stillness silence quiet inactivity cessation standstill

Common collocations

  • follow in someone's footsteps
  • heavy footsteps
  • light footsteps
  • muffled footsteps
  • quick footsteps
  • slow footsteps
  • sound of footsteps
  • footsteps echo

Word family

noun footstep
verb footstep

Usage note

The word 'footsteps' primarily refers to the sound or impression made by a person's feet when walking. It is often used metaphorically to mean following in someone's path or example.

Example sentences

  1. I followed the footsteps in the snow to find where the rabbit went.
  2. The sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hall.
  3. I heard my dad's footsteps coming up the stairs.
  4. The footsteps on the pavement were loud and clear.
  5. The footsteps in the distance got louder and louder.

Quotes

  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
  • Every step you take is a footprint in the sand of your time.
  • I have walked myself into my best thoughts and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.

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