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Footfall

usgb/ˈfʊtfɔːl/Volume
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Stealthy PresencePlay
Footfall often implies discretion or quietness in someone's steps, signalling stealth or caution. SlideThe thief's footfall was nearly silent as he snuck past the sleeping guard.
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Tense AtmospherePlay
Use 'footfall' to create suspense or indicate an ominous presence in storytelling. SlideThe footfall behind her quickened, her heart racing in response.
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Human or AnimalPlay
Footfall can refer to both humans and larger animals, but it's typically not used for small pets. SlideThe horse's footfall thundered across the plain.