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“Feat” or “Feet”

Overview

feat / feet are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

feat: (noun) a notable achievement.

feet: (noun) the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint. (noun) a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard. (noun) the lower part of anything. (noun) any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates. (noun) travel by walking. (noun) a member of a surveillance team who works on foot or rides as a passenger. (noun) a support resembling a pedal extremity.

Pronunciation

feat: f·IY·t

feet: f·IY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “feat”

  • Harbo survive to document their feat, which was worked into a
  • second team to accomplish this feat, the other being the 2001–02
  • 2008 - C'mon C'mon (feat.
  • 2007 - Moi Me Bailataan (feat.
  • Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Feat.
  • proclaimed it a truly wonderful feat, performed with the greatest coolness
  • Mixes of the Balcony, feat.
  • first pitcher to achieve the feat in extra innings.
  • "Audi volée" (feat.
  • Schatulle, feat.

Examples of “feet”

  • – stimulating genitals with the feet.
  • elevation of 21 metres (69 feet).
  • elevation of 538 metres (1,765 feet).
  • officer is thrown over five feet, with one punch by the
  • at an elevation of 239 feet (73 m).
  • Romanesque bell tower rises 160 feet.
  • that climbs over 10,000 vertical feet of the Sierra Vista Scenic
  • he gets back to his feet, Starbuck kicks him in the
  • elevation difference of approximately 700 feet (from 400 to 1,100 feet)
  • Each turbine tower is 166 feet (50 m) tall, with blades


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