footstep
Translation
footstep, tread, step
Examples
I heard a footstep in the hallway.
I heard a footstep in the hallway.
Grammar Patterns
a/the footstep the sound of someone walking She heard a faint footstep outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tread, pace, step
Etymology
From 'foot' + 'step'. The sound or mark of a step taken by a foot.
Memory Tips
Often refers to the sound of a person walking. Think of hearing the 'step' of a 'foot'.