noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:After a few years of hard work, he was finally able to grasp a foothold in the company.

Definition:To gain a position of advantage or support.

From grasp a foothold

Example:The new factory provides an important foothold in the remote mountainous region.

Definition:A strategically significant position or support.

From important foothold

Example:They are trying to secure a foothold in the Asian market.

Definition:To obtain a firm position or support.

From secure a foothold

Example:During the war, their troops temporarily gained a foothold on the other side of the mountain.

Definition:To temporarily establish a position of advantage or support.

From temporarily gain a foothold

Example:He is working hard to cement his foothold in the tech industry.

Definition:To make one's position of advantage or support stronger and more stable.

From cement one's foothold