What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
feetless
Example
The table was feetless, making it easier to move around. [feetless: adjective]
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After the accident, he became feetless and had to use a wheelchair. [feetless: adjective]
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The snake slithered along the ground, its body feetless. [feetless: adjective]
footless
Example
The toy soldier was footless, having lost one of its feet. [footless: adjective]
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After the accident, she became footless and had to use prosthetic limbs. [footless: adjective]
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The bird hopped around on its remaining foot, having lost one in a fight. [footless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Footless is more commonly used than feetless in everyday language. Footless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while feetless is less common and refers to a more specific context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between feetless and footless?
Both feetless and footless are typically associated with a neutral or informal tone, and can be used in various formality levels depending on the context.
