instep

Meanings

• noun

  The part of a shoe that covers the front part of the foot and the instep, or the front part of the foot between the ankle and the toes.

  - "He bought new shoes with good arch support for his instep."
  - "The blister on his instep made it painful for him to walk."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with instep
step , creep , deep , keep , peep

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Variants

List of all variants of instep that leads to same result
instep , insteps , in step , out of step , step , steplike , stepped , steps

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esteppe' meaning 'footstep' or 'foot'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'instep' is not commonly used outside of the context of footwear and anatomy.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that the instep was the part of the foot most sensitive to touch and temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. arch: The curved structure that runs the length of the foot, supporting the body's weight.

2. sole: The bottom part of a shoe that covers the sole of the foot.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'instep' is used metaphorically to refer to one's place or position in society or in a relationship.

How to Memorize "instep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the front part of a foot between the ankle and the toes covered by a shoe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'instep' with the front part of a foot and the part of a shoe that covers it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Step' to remember the definition: 'I' for 'instep', 'S' for 'shoe', 'T' for 'toes', and 'ep' for 'foot'.

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