A1 noun Neutral #215 most common

feet

/fiːt/

Feet are the two parts of the body at the bottom of the legs that humans and animals use for standing and walking. Each foot typically has five toes and is connected to the leg by an ankle.

Examples

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1

I usually put my socks on my feet before I put on my shoes.

I usually put my socks on my feet before I put on my shoes.

2

The physician examined the patient's feet for signs of restricted circulation.

The physician examined the patient's feet for signs of restricted circulation.

3

My feet are freezing because I forgot to wear boots in the snow.

My feet are freezing because I forgot to wear boots in the snow.

Word Family

Noun
foot
Verb
foot
Adverb
afoot
Adjective
footsore
Related
footing
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Memory Tip

Think of the double 'e' in 'feet' as two eyes looking down at your two shoes.

Quick Quiz

Most humans have two ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: feet

Examples

1

I usually put my socks on my feet before I put on my shoes.

everyday

I usually put my socks on my feet before I put on my shoes.

2

The physician examined the patient's feet for signs of restricted circulation.

formal

The physician examined the patient's feet for signs of restricted circulation.

3

My feet are freezing because I forgot to wear boots in the snow.

informal

My feet are freezing because I forgot to wear boots in the snow.

4

The evolution of the human feet was a critical development for upright walking.

academic

The evolution of the human feet was a critical development for upright walking.

5

The company policy requires all warehouse staff to wear protective gear on their feet.

business

The company policy requires all warehouse staff to wear protective gear on their feet.

Word Family

Noun
foot
Verb
foot
Adverb
afoot
Adjective
footsore
Related
footing

Common Collocations

bare feet bare feet
wash your feet wash your feet
big feet big feet
sore feet sore feet
flat feet flat feet

Common Phrases

cold feet

to become nervous about a decision

on your feet

standing up

get your feet wet

to start something for the first time

Often Confused With

feet vs foot

Foot is singular (one), while feet is plural (two or more).

feet vs feat

Feat sounds the same but means a great achievement or act of skill.

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Usage Notes

Feet is the irregular plural form of foot. It is also used as a unit of measurement for length or height in countries like the USA.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'foots' because they follow the standard plural rule, but the correct plural is 'feet'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the double 'e' in 'feet' as two eyes looking down at your two shoes.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English word 'fēt', which is the plural of 'fōt'.

Grammar Patterns

irregular plural of foot used with the preposition 'on' can act as a unit of measurement
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Cultural Context

In many Middle Eastern and Asian cultures, it is considered impolite to point the soles of your feet at someone.

Quick Quiz

Most humans have two ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: feet

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