soft footstep

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A quiet footstep that is difficult to hear.

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Examples (10)

  • She heard soft footsteps in the hallway and held her breath.
  • His soft footsteps approached the door but then stopped.
  • In the quiet library, only soft footsteps broke the silence.
  • A guard moves with soft footsteps so as not to wake the children.
  • I listened for the soft footsteps that meant help was coming.
  • Her soft footsteps faded away down the stairs.
  • We followed the sound of soft footsteps to the kitchen.
  • There was a soft footstep outside the tent, then silence.
  • If you wear rubber soles, your soft footsteps will be harder to detect.
  • The detective walked with soft footsteps, careful not to alert the suspect.