Synonyms for foothold
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A solid grip with the feet.
Forms
- Plural
- footholds → footings, bridgeheads, purchases…
Example sentences
- footing He wanted to be on equal footing with his mother.
- bridgehead The order was to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| foothold | steady | |
| footing | steady | |
| bridgehead | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- footing2
- 8 letters
- purchase2
- 10 letters
- bridgehead2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (footing2 = 2 syllables).