foothold Synonyms

foothold Meaning

Wordnet

foothold (n)

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Webster

foothold (n.)

A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing.

foothold Sentence Examples

  1. The mountaineers struggled to gain a foothold on the icy slope.
  2. The new company established a foothold in the competitive market.
  3. The virus gained a foothold in the population, leading to a surge in infections.
  4. The trees provided a foothold for the vines to climb upwards.
  5. The alliance between the two countries gave each of them a foothold in the region.
  6. The politician secured a foothold in the hearts and minds of the voters.
  7. The rugged terrain made it difficult to find a foothold for the hiking trail.
  8. The immigrants sought a foothold in a new land, hoping for a better life.
  9. The government provided financial assistance to businesses seeking to establish a foothold overseas.
  10. The athlete's determination gave her a foothold in the world of competitive sports.

FAQs About the word foothold

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies, a place providing support for the foot in standing or clim

base, fortress, camp, footing, stronghold, bridgehead, field, headquarters, station,center

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The mountaineers struggled to gain a foothold on the icy slope.

The new company established a foothold in the competitive market.

The virus gained a foothold in the population, leading to a surge in infections.

The trees provided a foothold for the vines to climb upwards.