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go to school on foot vs go to school by foot

Both "go to school on foot" and "go to school by foot" are correct phrases. However, "go to school on foot" is more commonly used in English. Both phrases convey the same meaning of walking to school.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1173 views

go to school on foot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate walking to school.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is walking to school instead of using any other mode of transportation.

Examples:

  • I prefer to go to school on foot to enjoy the fresh air.
  • She always goes to school on foot because it's nearby.
  • Mar 25, 2011 ... I go to school on foot. Are there instances when the expression by foot is preferred? My last question is the following: Why is the singular noun, ...
  • I go to school by car but sometimes I go to school on foot. CaptainRhythmLaptop's picture. Submitted by CaptainRhythmLaptop on 5 May, 2011 - 09:07. Sweden ...
  • I go to school on foot. You cannot translate sentences because you did not add any language in your profile. Add a language. ben. আমি হেঁটে স্কুলে যাই। dan.
  • Oct 20, 2014 ... I go to school on foot. then they will be given perfect marks. However, if they write: I go to school by foot. then there's a strong possibility that ...

Alternatives:

  • walk to school
  • go to school by walking
  • travel to school on foot
  • get to school on foot

go to school by foot

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English compared to "go to school on foot".

This phrase also indicates walking to school, but it is less frequently used in everyday language.

Examples:

  • He decided to go to school by foot as a way to get some exercise.
  • Mar 25, 2011 ... I go to school by foot. I go to school on foot. Are there instances when the expression by foot is preferred? My last question is the following:.
  • I go to school by foot OR If my dad's at home we go by car. PerfectGlass20's picture. Submitted by PerfectGlass20 on 23 October, 2011 - 18:32. United Kingdom ...
  • Oct 20, 2014 ... I go to school by foot. then there's a strong possibility that they could be marked down. Who knows if the teacher sitting there marking their exam ...
  • Incorrect: I go to school by foot. Correct: I go to school on foot. Incorrect: I congratulated her for her success. Correct: I congratulated her on her success.

Alternatives:

  • walk to school
  • go to school on foot
  • travel to school on foot
  • get to school on foot

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