Antonyms for footing

Grammar : Noun

Spell : foo t-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfʊt ɪŋ

Definition of footing

Origin : "position of the feet on the ground, stance," late 14c., from foot (n.). Figurative meaning "firm or secure position" is from 1580s; that of "condition on which anything is established" is from 1650s.

noun foundation, basis
noun social status

Example sentences :

Behold me with staff and scrip, footing it merrily in the Land of Pardons.
Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service

In his hurry, Campbell missed his footing, and fell overboard:—he could not swim.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Games of address are not to be put upon a footing with games of hazard.'
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Now, I hope Mr. Vincent is not well received on that footing.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

His friend passes for an inferior officer; upon a footing of freedom with him.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

To-day at the Vatican, he keeps on a footing of diplomatic reserve.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Madden fell silent with the sensation of a man who had lost his footing on earth.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

It had been much to be wished, that matters had remained on so good a footing.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

They succeeded in gaining a footing on the eastern spur of Reichsackerkopf.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

The cows and the horses struggled, tried to walk, and lost their footing.
Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for footing

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