Step - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
keep in step with the fashions
- a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface (syn: footmark, footprint)
- a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
- a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
verb
- treat badly (syn: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat)
- measure (distances) by pacing (syn: pace)
he won't step into his father's footsteps
Extra examples
She took one step forward.
The baby took her first steps today.
I heard steps on the stairs.
The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left.
The cottage is just steps from the beach.
He walks with a spring in his step.
She walked down the hall with a quick step.
A major step towards independence
We are taking steps to correct the situation.
She stepped onto the bus.
They stepped aside to let her pass.
Please step away from the door.
He stepped outside for a moment.
Step in my office for a minute.
Step aside, please, the firemen can't get through.
Phrasal verbs
step forward — make oneself visible; take action
step in — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
step on — place or press the foot on
step out — go outside a room or building for a short period of time
step up — increase in extent or intensity
Word forms
I/you/we/they: step
he/she/it: steps
present participle: stepping
past tense: stepped
past participle: stepped
singular: step
plural: steps
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