noun (n)

• the sound of a step of someone walking(noun.event)

  Example:
  He heard footsteps on the porch.
  

  Synonym:
  footfall, step
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of taking a step in walking(noun.act)

  source: wordnet30
• the distance covered by a step(noun.quantity)

  Synonym:
  pace, step, stride
  

  source: wordnet30
• The mark or impression of the foot; a track; hence, visible sign of a course pursued; token; mark; as, the footsteps of divine wisdom.(noun)

  source: webster1913