Footing has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
"on good terms with her in-laws"
"on a friendly footing"
2
a relation that provides the foundation for something
"they were on a friendly footing"
"he worked on an interim basis"
3
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
"The climber paused to find secure footing on the slippery moss before attempting the next hold."
4
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
"After slipping on the wet pavement, he carefully shifted his weight until he found a secure footing before continuing up the steep hill."
Verb
1
present participle of foot
"The runner's foot was slipping on the wet pavement as he tried to find his footing again."
Example Sentences
"on good terms with her in-laws"
noun
"on a friendly footing"
noun
"they were on a friendly footing"
noun
"he worked on an interim basis"
noun
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