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English noun: footing

1. footing (state) status with respect to the relations between people or groups


SamplesOn good terms with her in-laws.
On a friendly footing.


Synonymsterms


Broader (hypernym)position, status

2. footing a relation that provides the foundation for something


SamplesThey were on a friendly footing.
He worked on an interim basis.


Synonymsbasis, ground


Broader (hypernym)foundation


Narrower (hyponym)common ground

3. footing (artifact) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing


Synonymsfoothold


Broader (hypernym)support


Narrower (hyponym)toehold









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