heavy footstep

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Describes a loud and forceful step, often indicating a large person or a heavy mood.

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Examples (10)

  • He heard the sound of heavy, dragging footsteps in the corridor.
  • Her heavy footsteps echoed down the empty hall.
  • I recognized my father's heavy footstep on the porch.
  • Heavy footsteps approached, then stopped outside the door.
  • The guards' heavy footsteps were pounding up the stairs.
  • Even on carpet, his heavy footsteps made the floorboards creak.
  • A moment later, the heavy footsteps receded into the night.
  • If you hear heavy footsteps behind you, keep calm and walk to a lit area.
  • Please avoid heavy footsteps in the apartment after midnight.
  • In the silence, a single heavy footstep made everyone freeze.