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Underfoot Definition & Meaning

underfoot
adverb
  1. under the feet; "trampled the beans underfoot"; "green grass growing underfoot"
  2. in the way and hindering progress; "a house with children and pets and toys always underfoot"

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Frequently asked questions

What does underfoot mean?
under the feet; "trampled the beans underfoot"; "green grass growing underfoot" in the way and hindering progress; "a house with children and pets and toys always underfoot"
What part of speech is underfoot?
Underfoot is an adverb.
How many definitions does underfoot have?
Underfoot has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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