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Synonyms for foothold

Two senses of foothold live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 4, High Camp · 2 senses · noun

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 4, High CampActions

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.

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The true synonym

beachhead

Same sentence, swapped: They are presently attempting to gain a beachhead in the Russian market.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for foothold as it is used in the sentence above.

recruitment
cakewalk
enlisting

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 4, High CampPlaces

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

bridgehead

Same sentence, swapped: The only bridgehead left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.

Close but different

clench
clasp
clinch

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Closest first: other actions words at High Camp, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

savoringnountastingtaking a small amount into the mouth to test its qualityHigh CampHas a reason line schismnounsplitdivision of a group into opposing factionsHigh CampHas a reason line shopliftingnounshrinkagethe act of stealing goods that are on display in a storeHigh Camp sleddingnoungoingadvancing toward a goalHigh CampHas a reason line diceyadjectivedodgyof uncertain outcomeRidgeline dignoun, verbjabthe act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbowTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line directionnounfocusthe concentration of attention or energy on somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line porousadjectiveholeyallowing passage in and outHigh Camp

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