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barefoot

/ˈbɛər.fʊt/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Not wearing any shoes or stockings.

Example Sentences:
  • She loves to run barefoot along the sandy beach.
  • Children often play barefoot in the warm summer grass.
2.adverb

Without shoes or stockings on.

Example Sentences:
  • He walked barefoot across the cold kitchen floor.
  • Do you dare to go barefoot through the park?
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'bærfōt', a combination of 'bær' (meaning bare, naked) and 'fōt' (meaning foot). The term has been used consistently for over a millennium to describe the state of having no shoes or stockings on.

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Imagine your BARE feet walking on the grass OUTSIDE—bare-foot.

Frequently Asked Questions About “barefoot

1. What is the meaning of “barefoot” in English?

In English, barefoot (adjective) is defined as: “Not wearing any shoes or stockings.”.

2. How do you use “barefoot” in a sentence?

She loves to run barefoot along the sandy beach.

3. What are English synonyms of “barefoot”?

Common synonyms include:shoeless,unshod,sockless

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “barefoot”?

Derived from Old English 'bærfōt', a combination of 'bær' (meaning bare, naked) and 'fōt' (meaning foot). The term has been used consistently for over a millennium to describe the state of having no shoes or stockings on.