stepping stone
ste
ˈstɛ
ste
pping
pɪng
ping
stone
stoʊn
stown
/stˈɛpɪŋ stˈəʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "stepping stone"in English

Stepping stone
01

a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing

02

any means of advancement that helps one to make progress towards achieving something

Examples
The internship served as a stepping stone to her career in marketing.
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