footprint

Meanings

• Noun

  The mark left by a foot on a surface.

  - "After the rain, we could see the footprints of animals in the mud."
  - "The thief left footprints in the snow leading to the crime scene."

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Synonyms

footmark

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with footprint
print , mint , pint

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Footprint (English) : The mark left by a foot.
   

2. Footprint (English) : A software library or framework.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Footprint () : The mark left by a foot.
   

2. Footprint () : A software library or framework that provides an interface for other software to access hardware resources or functionality.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of footprint that leads to same result
footprint , footprints , carbon footprint

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Forms

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Footprints (plural), Footprint (comparative: larger/smaller), Footprints (superlative: smallest/largest)

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Etymology

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Old English fōt + printan, from prītan, past participle of prītan ‘tread, press’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'footprint' is also used to describe the carbon footprint, which refers to the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities.

2. In some ancient cultures, footprints were considered sacred, and people would make pilgrimages to touch and worship them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tracks: Tracks refer to the marks left by an animal or a vehicle, which can provide valuable information about the creature's size, behavior, and movement patterns.

2. Footwear: Footwear is the garment worn on the feet to protect them from the environment and provide comfort.

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Culture

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In various cultures, footprints have been used as symbols of protection, blessings, and guidance. For instance, in Hinduism, the footprints of Lord Vishnu are believed to protect devotees. In art, footprints have been depicted in various forms, such as the famous Mona Lisa's footprint in Leonardo da Vinci's painting.

How to Memorize "footprint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear foot stepping onto a soft surface like sand, leaving a distinct impression behind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'footprint' with the image of a foot leaving a mark.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'footprint', such as 'The detective followed the footprints to find the suspect.'

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