step

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step

She carefully steps over the puddle on the sidewalk.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A single movement of the foot in walking or running: The act of lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position.
    • The distance covered by such a movement: A short distance.
    • A flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place the foot when going up or down: A stair or a rung of a ladder.
    • A stage in a process or a degree in a scale: A particular level or rank in a progression.
    • An action taken as part of a plan or process: A measure or action taken to achieve something.
    • The sound made by a footstep: The audible result of someone walking.
    • A sequence of foot movements in a dance: A particular pattern or movement in dancing.

  2. Verb:

    • To move by lifting the foot and setting it down in a new position: To walk, especially a short distance.
    • To press down with the foot: To place the foot on something.
    • To measure a distance by pacing: To determine length by counting steps.
    • To proceed into a new situation or condition: To move as if by taking a step.
    • To execute a single instruction in a computer program: To proceed one command at a time.
    • To treat someone badly or unfairly: To act in a domineering or abusive manner (informal, often with 'on').
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He took a step forward to greet the visitor.
    • The store is just a step away from the station.
    • She sat on the bottom step of the staircase.
    • This promotion is a major step in her career.
    • The government took decisive steps to address the crisis.
    • I heard a step on the creaky floorboard.

  • Verb:

    • Please step outside for a moment.
    • Don't step on the freshly painted floor.
    • He stepped off ten yards for the measurement.
    • She stepped into a leadership role with confidence.
    • The programmer stepped through the code to find the bug.
    • He is always stepping on his colleagues to get ahead.
Advanced Usage

  • "Step into someone's shoes": To take over someone's role or responsibilities.

    • After the manager retired, she had to step into his shoes.

  • "Step by step": Gradually and methodically, one stage at a time.

    • Follow the instructions step by step to assemble the furniture.

  • "Step out of line": To behave inappropriately or disobediently.

    • Any soldier who steps out of line will face discipline.
Variants and Related Words

  • Footstep (n): The sound or mark made by a foot stepping.

    • He followed the footsteps in the snow.

  • Stepping stone (n): A stone providing a place to step; an event or job that helps you make progress.

    • This internship is a stepping stone to a full-time position.

  • Stepwise (adj/adv): Proceeding by steps; gradual.

    • The process requires a stepwise approach.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Pace, stride, stair, stage, measure, action.
  • Verb: Walk, tread, pace, proceed, move.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Step aside: To move out of the way; to resign from a position.

    • The CEO decided to step aside to let new leadership take over.

  • Step down: To resign from a high position.

    • The chairman was forced to step down after the scandal.

  • Step in: To become involved in a situation, especially to help or intervene.

    • The teacher had to step in to stop the argument.

  • Step up: To increase something; to come forward to accept a challenge or responsibility.

    • We need to step up our efforts to meet the deadline.
Related Idioms

  • Watch your step: Be careful about what you do or say.

    • You're on thin ice with the boss, so watch your step.

  • A step in the right direction: An action that is likely to lead to a good result.

    • Signing the treaty was a step in the right direction for peace.
step

She carefully steps over the puddle on the sidewalk.

Verb
  1. move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation
    • She stepped into a life of luxury
    • he won't step into his father's footsteps
  2. measure (distances) by pacing
    • step off ten yards
  3. place (a ship's mast) in its step
  4. walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner
    • step over to the blackboard
  5. move with one's feet in a specific manner
    • step lively
  6. furnish with steps
    • The architect wants to step the terrace
  7. treat badly
    • This boss abuses his workers
    • She is always stepping on others to get ahead
  8. cause (a computer) to execute a single command
  9. put down or press the foot, place the foot
    • For fools rush in where angels fear to tread
    • step on the brake
  10. shift or move by taking a step
    • step back
Noun
  1. a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
    • he taught them the waltz step
  2. a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
  3. a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
    • the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window
  4. a musical interval of two semitones
  5. the sound of a step of someone walking
    • he heard footsteps on the porch
  6. a short distance
    • it's only a step to the drugstore
  7. relative position in a graded series
    • always a step behind
    • subtle gradations in color
    • keep in step with the fashions
  8. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
    • he paused on the bottom step
  9. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
    • he walked with unsteady steps
  10. the distance covered by a step
    • he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
  11. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
    • the situation called for strong measures
    • the police took steps to reduce crime

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