LookItUp

on foot

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈfʊt/ · UK /ɒn ˈfʊt/

on foot means: Travelling by walking or running, rather than using a vehicle or riding an animal.

phrase

WALKINGA2

Travelling by walking or running, rather than using a vehicle or riding an animal.

  • We went to school on foot.
  • The thieves escaped on foot through the park.
  • Can you reach the village on foot?

Similar words: afoot

Common phrases: go on foot, travel on foot, escape on foot

IN PROGRESSC2

If a plan or activity is described this way, it has started or is being prepared.

  • A plan was already on foot.
  • The council set a new inquiry on foot.
  • Preparations were on foot for a royal visit.

Similar words: under way, in progress

Common phrases: plans on foot, set something on foot

Questions about on foot

What does on foot mean?

Travelling by walking or running, rather than using a vehicle or riding an animal.

What is on foot in other languages?

Türkçe: yürüyerek · Español: a pie · Français: à pied · Deutsch: zu Fuß · Italiano: a piedi · 日本語: 徒歩で

How do you pronounce on foot?

In American English /ɑn ˈfʊt/; in British English /ɒn ˈfʊt/.

How do you use on foot in a sentence?

We went to school on foot. The thieves escaped on foot through the park.

Learn on foot while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

on foot in other languages

More words