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A traveller on foot in this country seems to be considered as a sort of wild man or out-of-the way being, who is stared at, pitied, suspected, and shunned by everybody that meets him.
Karl Philipp Moritz

Meaning of "on foot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON FOOT

on foot play
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WHAT DOES ON FOOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on foot in the English dictionary

The definition of on foot in the dictionary is walking or running. Other definition of on foot is in progress; astir; afoot.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON FOOT

on deposit
on dit
on draught
on duty
on earth
on edge
on end
on entire
on file
on fire
on hand
on heat
on her beam-ends
on high
on hold
on ice
on impulse
on its last legs
on its merits
on key

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON FOOT

athlete´s foot
back foot
bird´s foot
board foot
club foot
elephant foot
foot
hand and foot
kick with the wrong foot
of foot
on the back foot
on the front foot
on the right foot
on the wrong foot
set on foot
shoot oneself in the foot
the boot is on the other foot
tread under foot
trench foot
tube foot
under foot

Synonyms and antonyms of on foot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on foot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON FOOT

Find out the translation of on foot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on foot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on foot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

步行
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

a pie
570 millions of speakers

English

on foot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पैर पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيرا على الأقدام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пешком
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em pé
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হেঁটে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

à pied
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

dengan berjalan kaki
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zu Fuß
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

徒歩で
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도보
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

mlaku
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đi bộ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால் மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाया वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yürüyerek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a piedi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na piechotę
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пішки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe jos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

με τα πόδια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fots
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

til fots
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on foot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON FOOT»

The term «on foot» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.776 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON FOOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on foot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on foot» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on foot

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON FOOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on foot.
1
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
The true traveler is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time.
2
Werner Herzog
The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.
3
Carl Honore
Slow travel now rivals the fly-to-Barcelona-for-lunch culture. Advocates savour the journey, travelling by train or boat or bicycle, or even on foot, rather than crammed into an airplane. They take time to plug into the local culture instead of racing through a list of tourist traps.
4
Michael Kennedy
It's about the pleasure of being in the mountains, traveling efficiently over the terrain, having that sense of dynamic motion which you don't get when you're on foot.
5
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
Safe Routes to School is one with great potential to get children walking and biking to school again. The program uses federal grants to make road and sidewalk repairs aimed at getting kids to school safely on foot or bicycle. The money also supports efforts to get the community, school officials and others involved.
6
Karl Philipp Moritz
A traveller on foot in this country seems to be considered as a sort of wild man or out-of-the way being, who is stared at, pitied, suspected, and shunned by everybody that meets him.
7
Yoweri Museveni
We used to fight the LRA with only one dimensional force that only walks on foot, but now, we have got multiple forces to fight the rebels.
8
Helen Oyeyemi
I'm greedy about cities - I like to form my impressions of them on my own, and on foot as far as possible, looking and listening, having conversations with bridges and streets and riverbanks, conversations I tend not to be aware of until a little later, when I find myself returning to those places to say hello again, even if only in memory.
9
Antonio Porchia
Certainties are arrived at only on foot.
10
Alex Steffen
Deep walkability describes a city that is built in such a way that you can move from one area to another on foot, on bicycle, on transit and have an experience that remains a pleasant one, that you feel you are welcome not just in the neighborhood but moving between neighborhoods.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON FOOT»

Discover the use of on foot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on foot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot
The acclaimed author of The Wild Places examines the subtle ways we are shaped by the landscapes through which we move In this exquisitely written book, which folds together natural history, cartography, geology, and literature, Robert ...
Robert Macfarlane, 2012
2
On Foot: A History of Walking
An in-depth examination of humankind's first mode of travel traces the history of walking from the first human migrations to the vast, marching armies of ancient Greece and Rome, with special emphasis placed on the relationship between ...
Joseph Anthony Amato, 2004
3
Stranger in the Forest: On Foot Across Borneo
The author of Motoring with Mohammed recounts his seven-month, three-thousand-mile walk across Borneo, and compares life in the jungle with Western civilization. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
Eric Hansen, 2000
4
Ways of Walking: Ethnography and Practice on Foot
This exciting new volume focuses on how humans inhabit their environment, considering 'techniques of the body' and walking behaviours to better understand the variety of embodied meanings.
Tim Ingold, Jo Lee Vergunst, 2008
5
City Walks London: 50 Adventures On Foot
Skip the double-decker bus and experience London like a nativeon foot! Whether you're a first-time visitor or just want to discover new terrain, City Walks: London will give you an intimate view of this historic city.
Craig Taylor, 2005
6
A Time of Gifts: On Foot to Constantinople: From the Hook of ...
A Time of Gifts is the rich account of his adventures as far as Hungary, after which Between the Woods and the Water continues the story to the Iron Gates that divide the Carpathian and Balkan mountains.
Patrick Leigh Fermor, 2011
7
Don't worry, he won't get far on foot
The nationally known cartoonist who was paralyzed in an auto accident at twenty-one reveals the tragic, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious life behind his uniquely irreverent brand of humor
John Callahan, 1989
8
Across China on Foot: One Man's Incredible Quest
In the early 1900s a man named Edwin John Dingle embarked on a remarkable mapping expedition of China.
Edwin John Dingle, 2007
9
France on Foot: Village to Village, Hotel to Hotel: How to ...
This is a guide to the more than 110.000 miles of well-marked and maintained off-road footpaths and to the gracious accommodations, wonderful restaura
Bruce LeFavour, 1999
10
City Walks: Chicago: 50 Adventures On Foot
The perfect bring-along accessory for exploring Chicago like a native. Walks include: Millennium Park The Loop Magnificent Mile Navy Pier ...And more!
Christina Henry de Tessan, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON FOOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on foot is used in the context of the following news items.
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Beauty: Sali Hughes' summer foot makeover
... I love Cowshed's On The Hoof (£22), but Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub (£3.55) is also excellent – then pat dry and slather on foot cream. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
N.J. man's attempt to flee police on foot ends in arrest, recovery of …
WILLINGBORO TWP. — A Tabernacle man's attempt at fleeing police on foot following a motor vehicle stop ended with his arrest and officers ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Long Beach Named a Top Beach Town to Explore on Foot
Long Beach was ranked a top beach town for exploring on foot, according to The Huffington Post and Redfin. The City by the Sea ranked No. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
4
City police beat: Man caught by police on foot after stealing alcohol
GAYLORD — A 22-year-old Gaylord man was caught after a foot chase for stealing alcohol from Family Fare. At approximately 9:05 p.m. ... «Petoskey News-Review, Jul 15»
5
Monarchs put on foot in KO Cup semi-finals
Redcar s Jan Graversen hits the fence as Monarchs Kevin Wolbert and Erik Riss race away. Pic: Ron MacNeill ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
6
Intoxicated Naples man caught on foot, arrested on a pair of warrants
An intoxicated Naples man took off on foot while trying to escape police on Tuesday, according to a police report. Jacob Ruddy, 24, of the 2000 ... «Naples Herald, Jul 15»
7
Florida beach town ranked among best ones to explore on foot
For those adventurers looking to explore by the ocean rather than relax on or in it, one nearby beach town could be the best destination to feed ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
8
Police capture break-in suspects after chase on foot
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Three suspects were taken into custody Thursday in connection with a break-in at a Providence home, police ... «WPRI 12 Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
9
Missing Beaverdam man found
Ronald Jenkins, 55, of the 17000 block of Parsons Rd. in Beaverdam, was last seen voluntarily leaving his residence on foot the evening of ... «wtvr.com, Jul 15»
10
Google Street View captures images of rugged Mongolia via horse …
Google Street View captures images of rugged Mongolia via horse-drawn sled and on foot. Updated Thu at 8:28pmThu 23 Jul 2015, 8:28pm ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»

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