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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
Example
The river's swift currents during the monsoon season could submerge the stepping stones.
The father handed his young son across the stepping stones in the river.
The scholarship was a crucial stepping stone for his academic advancement.
The internship served as a stepping stone to her career in marketing.
The small project was a stepping stone toward launching the larger initiative.
