Footing

['fʊtɪŋ]

Definition

(noun.) a relation that provides the foundation for something; 'they were on a friendly footing'; 'he worked on an interim basis'.

(noun.) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; 'on good terms with her in-laws'; 'on a friendly footing'.

Edited by Alison--From WordNet

Definition

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Foot

(n.) Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

(n.) Standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.

(n.) Relative condition; state.

(n.) Tread; step; especially, measured tread.

(n.) The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.

(n.) The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot; as, the footing of a stocking.

(n.) A narrow cotton lace, without figures.

(n.) The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.

(n.) The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot.

Edited by Beverly

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Foothold.[2]. Basis, foundation, ground-work.[3]. Rank, standing, grade, state, status, condition.[4]. Settlement, establishment, stable position.[5]. Sum total (of a column of figures).

Editor: Warren

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Standing, status, condition, foundation, foothold

ANT:Dislodgment, ousting

Checker: Nanette

Examples

Edited by Jeremy

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