Meaning of the word step in English

What does step mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

step

US /step/

UK /step/

an act or movement of putting one leg or foot in front of the other in walking or running

Example:

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He took a step forward.

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Watch your step!

Synonym:

pace stride footstep

a flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place one's foot when going up or down

Example:

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Be careful on the last step.

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The house has three steps leading to the front door.

Synonym:

stair tread riser

a measure or stage in a process or series

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The first step is to gather all the necessary information.

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This is a big step towards achieving our goals.

Synonym:

stage phase measure action

lift one's foot and put it down in a different place, as in walking

Example:

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He stepped carefully over the puddle.

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She stepped onto the stage.

Synonym:

walk tread stride