underfoot Definition
- 1in a position under the feet; on the ground
- 2in the way and causing difficulty or inconvenience
Using underfoot: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underfoot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The toys were scattered underfoot.
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The cat was always underfoot while I was cooking.
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The construction work made it difficult to walk without something underfoot.
underfoot Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for underfoot
- underneath
- beneath one's feet
- on the ground
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Summary: underfoot in Brief
The term 'underfoot' [ˌʌndərˈfʊt] refers to being in a position beneath one's feet, or on the ground. It can also mean being in the way and causing difficulty or inconvenience, as in 'The cat was always underfoot while I was cooking.'
