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footed

American

[foot-id] / ˈfʊt ɪd /

adjective

having a foot or feet foot (often used in combination).

a four-footed animal.

-footed British

adjective

having a foot or feet as specified

four-footed
having a tread as specified

heavy-footed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of footed

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; foot, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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He needs to make sure his team's response to this defeat is just as sure footed.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

One original capped with white chocolate and footed with dark.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Many companies footed the bill for U.S. tariffs initially, in an effort to keep prices competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Over that period, South Korea footed about 30% of the total annual costs, in addition to providing indirect financial support such as waived taxes or foregone rents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

I footed a line in the dirt, dividing our stall in half.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

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