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Foothill - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A foothill is a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range. It often serves as a transition between flat plains and steeper terrain.

foothill

/ˈfʊtˌhɪl/ /ˈfʊtˌhɪl/

Definition:

A low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.

Synonyms:

hillock, knoll, rise, slope

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

peak, summit

Common Collocations:

rolling foothills, foothill region, foothill trails

Derivatives:

foothills (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "foothill" to describe smaller hills near mountains, not standalone hills.

Common Phrases:

at the foothills of, foothills of the Andes

Etymology:

From Old English "fōt" (foot) + "hyll" (hill), referring to hills at the 'foot' of mountains.

Examples:

  • 1. The foothills were covered in wildflowers.
  • 2. We hiked through the rocky foothills all morning.
  • 3. Their farm lies in the shadow of the foothills.
  • 4. The town is nestled among gentle foothills.

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