step

/stˈɛp/

/ˈstɛp/

[noun] [verb]

Step

[NOUN]

the act of raising one's foot and putting it down in a different place in order to walk or run

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

synonyms : stair

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

synonyms : measure

the distance covered by a step

synonyms : footstep

pace

stride

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale

synonyms : gradation

a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

synonyms : dance step

a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed

a musical interval of two semitones

synonyms : tone

whole step

whole tone

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

synonyms : footmark

footprint

the sound of a step of someone walking

synonyms : footfall

footstep

a short distance

synonyms : stone's throw

an exercise that is performed by stepping on and off of an elevated platform

to step

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

put down or press the foot, place the foot

synonyms : tread

measure (distances) by pacing

synonyms : pace

move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation

place (a ship's mast) in its step

walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner

move with one's feet in a specific manner

furnish with steps

treat badly

synonyms : abuse

cause (a computer) to execute a single command

Examples

1. Watch your step!

2. Steps leading from the kitchen to the cellar.

3. 8 steps that paved the way to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

4. I took a few steps towards the door.

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