footsteps Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 a person's step; 2 the distance covered in a step; 3 the sound of a step; 4 to succeed or imitate another person Example Sentence Anthony followed in his grandfather's footsteps. Synonyms pace; stride; footfall; step Antonyms handprint Hear It! Say It! Write It! footsteps Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: