Meaning of the word steps in English

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

steps

US /stɛps/
UK /stɛps/

Plural Noun

1.

a series of actions taken to achieve a particular purpose

Example:
The first steps to solving the problem are to identify the cause.
Follow these steps to assemble the furniture.
2.

a surface on which to place the foot in ascending or descending

Example:
Be careful on the icy steps.
She walked up the steps to the front door.
3.

the sound made by a foot being placed on the ground in walking

Example:
I heard steps coming up the stairs.
Her light steps echoed in the empty hall.