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Foothold
01
an early achievement paves the way for future progress
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
footholds
Examples
Her first published article provided a foothold for a successful writing career.
02
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
03
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Lexical Tree
foothold
foot
hold
