step

1 of 3

noun

ˈstep

: a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as

: one of a series of structures consisting of a riser and a tread

: a ladder rung

a(1)

: an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere

(2)

: a combination of foot or foot and body movements constituting a unit or a repeated pattern

a dance step

(3)

: manner of walking : stride

: footprint sense 1

: the sound of a footstep

: the space passed over in one step

: a short distance

: the height of one stair

steps plural : course, way

directed his steps toward the river

: a degree, grade, or rank in a scale

: a stage in a process

was guided through every step of my career

: a frame on a ship designed to receive an upright shaft

especially : a block supporting the heel of a mast

: an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series

taking steps to improve the situation

: a steplike offset or part usually occurring in a series

: the interval between two adjacent notes in a musical scale

: step aerobics

: a slight lead in or as if in a race

has a step on the competition

steplike

ˈstep-ˌlīk How to pronounce step (audio)

adjective

stepped

ˈstept

adjective

step

2 of 3

verb

stepped; stepping; steps

intransitive verb

: to move by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in succession

They stepped into the elevator.

She stepped inside and closed the door.

I'm sorry, but he just stepped outside for a moment.

When I call your name, please step forward.

She stepped up to the microphone.

I stepped up/down onto the landing.

He stepped back, startled.

Please step away from the moving doors.

They stepped aside to let the paramedics through.

We watched as the passengers stepped ashore.

: dance

Joyfully along the contra lines, the dancers held hands, listened to the caller, and stepped to the music …

Joan Donaldson

: to go on foot : walk

She stepped down to the corner store.

combining form

: related by virtue of a marriage (as of a parent) and not by blood

stepparent

stepsister

Example Sentences

Noun 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. Verb 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This was supposed to be the year Texas A&M finally took the next step and contended with Alabama for the SEC title.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 With acceptance of the study, beginning to implement some of those recommendations is the next step, city officials have said.

Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Thornton said a Zoom meeting has been scheduled for emergency management officials from the island along with people from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to discuss the next step for the immigrants.

Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Now, the Dolphins must take the next step and be effective, and that’s where things get tricky.

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Our goal is to be the biggest and the best show in the world and this is the next step.

Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 The kicking job is Rodrigo Blankenship’s again, and Indianapolis needs Blankenship to take the next step and hit from distance.

The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s a clear plan for the Bengals defense to take the next step.

Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 The next step is using the app to configure the power button, which also serves as a thumbprint reader—a setup that should make the bike somewhat less prone to theft, should anyone realize its function before trying to pedal off.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022

Verb

LeToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey, and Paulina Singer have joined the series this season, and each of their characters step onto the scene with something to prove.

Breanna Bell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 Common will step onto a Broadway stage for the first time this winter in Second Stage Theater’s Between Riverside and Crazy.

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Two additional Gary Councilmen, Clorius Lay, D-At large, and Cozey Weatherspoon, D-2nd, will step away from their seats Dec. 31 after each successfully ran for other offices.

Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Violinist Blake Pouliot will step into Pine's place.

Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year's first-rounders (QB Trevor Lawrence, RB Travis Etienne) need to step it up soon, but this year's first-rounders (OLB Travon Walker, LB Devin Lloyd) came out smoking.

Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Guests will step back in fear, thanks to a slithering mass of snakes.

Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Founder and long-serving Chief Executive Officer Andy Conrad will become executive chairman, and Verily’s current president, Stephen Gillett, will step into the CEO role in January.

Julia Love, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Chugiak High alumni and former UAA player Nick Walters will step into the position vacated by Trupp, giving the Wolverines an all-Alaska coaching staff.

Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

step 1 of 2

noun

ˈstep

: a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another spot

: a rest or place for the foot in going up or down : stair

: a combination of foot and body movements in a repeated pattern

a dance step

: manner of walking

a lively step

: footprint

: the sound of a footstep

I heard steps in the hall.

: the space passed over in one step

The garden was a few steps away.

: a short distance

The house is only a step away.

: the height of one stair

steps plural : course entry 1 sense 2

We directed our steps toward home.

: one of a series of actions taken to achieve something

They took steps to correct the situation.

: a stage in a process

What's the first step in assembling the toy?

: a level, grade, or rank in a scale or series

His work was a step above average.

: the distance from one tone of a musical scale or one note on a musical staff to another that is one tone away ( half step ) or two tones away ( whole step )

step

2 of 2

verb

stepped; stepping

: to move in a particular way or direction by lifting one foot and putting it down in another spot

They stepped aside to let me pass.

: dance entry 1 sense 1

The couple stepped gracefully together.

: to go on foot : walk

He stepped slowly along the path.

: to move quickly

They were really stepping along.

: to put or press the foot on or in

I stepped on glass.

Don't step in the puddle.

: to come or move as if at a step by the foot

I stepped into a good job.

: to measure by steps

Step off ten yards.

单词	stepped
释义	step 1 of 3 noun ˈstep 1 : a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as a : one of a series of structures consisting of a riser and a tread b : a ladder rung 2 a(1) : an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere (2) : a combination of foot or foot and body movements constituting a unit or a repeated pattern a dance step (3) : manner of walking : stride b : footprint sense 1 c : the sound of a footstep 3 a : the space passed over in one step b : a short distance c : the height of one stair 4 steps plural : course, way directed his steps toward the river 5 a : a degree, grade, or rank in a scale b : a stage in a process was guided through every step of my career 6 : a frame on a ship designed to receive an upright shaft especially : a block supporting the heel of a mast 7 : an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series taking steps to improve the situation 8 : a steplike offset or part usually occurring in a series 9 : the interval between two adjacent notes in a musical scale 10 : step aerobics 11 : a slight lead in or as if in a race has a step on the competition steplike ˈstep-ˌlīk adjective stepped ˈstept adjective step 2 of 3 verb stepped; stepping; steps intransitive verb 1 a : to move by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in succession They stepped into the elevator. She stepped inside and closed the door. I'm sorry, but he just stepped outside for a moment. When I call your name, please step forward. She stepped up to the microphone. I stepped up/down onto the landing. He stepped back, startled. Please step away from the moving doors. They stepped aside to let the paramedics through. We watched as the passengers stepped ashore. b : dance Joyfully along the contra lines, the dancers held hands, listened to the caller, and stepped to the music … Joan Donaldson 2 a : to go on foot : walk She stepped down to the corner store. see also step out b obsolete : advance, proceed c : to be on one's way : leave —often used with along told them to step along see also step aside, step down d : to move briskly kept us stepping 3 : to press down with the foot step on the brake 4 : to come as if at a single step stepped into a good job 5 : to extend by or as if by a stairstep … the room steps down past a viewing area to a projection television screen hung from the ceiling. Sunset A wooden retaining wall—which holds the slope above the staircase—steps up in level sections. Susan Lang transitive verb 1 : to take (a pace, etc.) by moving the feet in succession step three paces 2 a : to move (the foot) in any direction : set the first person to step foot on the moon b : to traverse (something) on foot … proud … of stepping this famous pavement … Virginia Woolf 3 : to go through the steps of (something) : perform step a minuet 4 : to make (something) erect by fixing the lower end in a step step the mast 5 : to measure (something) by steps step off 50 yards 6 a : to provide (something) with steps He stepped the front of the stage down into the stalls and built a permanent cyclorama across the full width of the rear wall. Colin Chambers b : to make steps in (something) step a key 7 : to construct or arrange (something) in or as if in steps … we looked down on an expanse of craggy peaks with terraces stepped up the sides … Time see also step on it, step up step- 3 of 3 combining form : related by virtue of a marriage (as of a parent) and not by blood stepparent stepsister Phrases in step 1 : with each foot moving to the same time as the corresponding foot of others or in time to music 2 : in harmony or agreement out of step : not in step out of step with the times Synonyms Noun expedient means measure move shift Verb ambulate foot (it) hoof (it) leg (it) pad traipse tread walk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun 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. Verb 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun This was supposed to be the year Texas A&M finally took the next step and contended with Alabama for the SEC title. Mark Heim \| Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 With acceptance of the study, beginning to implement some of those recommendations is the next step, city officials have said. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Thornton said a Zoom meeting has been scheduled for emergency management officials from the island along with people from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to discuss the next step for the immigrants. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Now, the Dolphins must take the next step and be effective, and that’s where things get tricky. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Our goal is to be the biggest and the best show in the world and this is the next step. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2022 The kicking job is Rodrigo Blankenship’s again, and Indianapolis needs Blankenship to take the next step and hit from distance. The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s a clear plan for the Bengals defense to take the next step. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 The next step is using the app to configure the power button, which also serves as a thumbprint reader—a setup that should make the bike somewhat less prone to theft, should anyone realize its function before trying to pedal off. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb LeToya Luckett, Omar Dorsey, and Paulina Singer have joined the series this season, and each of their characters step onto the scene with something to prove. Breanna Bell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 Common will step onto a Broadway stage for the first time this winter in Second Stage Theater’s Between Riverside and Crazy. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Two additional Gary Councilmen, Clorius Lay, D-At large, and Cozey Weatherspoon, D-2nd, will step away from their seats Dec. 31 after each successfully ran for other offices. Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Violinist Blake Pouliot will step into Pine's place. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year's first-rounders (QB Trevor Lawrence, RB Travis Etienne) need to step it up soon, but this year's first-rounders (OLB Travon Walker, LB Devin Lloyd) came out smoking. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Guests will step back in fear, thanks to a slithering mass of snakes. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Founder and long-serving Chief Executive Officer Andy Conrad will become executive chairman, and Verily’s current president, Stephen Gillett, will step into the CEO role in January. Julia Love, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Chugiak High alumni and former UAA player Nick Walters will step into the position vacated by Trupp, giving the Wolverines an all-Alaska coaching staff. Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English stæpe; akin to Old High German stapfo step, stampfōn to stamp Combining form Middle English, from Old English stēop-; akin to Old High German stiof- step-, Old English astēpan to deprive, bereave First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing step a/one step ahead of a step up/down baby step break step counter-step every step of the way every inch/step of the way keep step half step one-step pick/step up the pace side step route step step aerobics step back step aside step-by-step step dance step forward step in step into (someone's) shoes step on the toes of (someone) step on the gas step on (someone's) toes step turn step right up step out step up to the plate step up two-step watch one's step whole step by step in step step function goose step step change a step in the right direction step into fall into step step backward/forward step out of line step down step lively hop, step, and jump stutter step step on it step stool out of step step into her shoes See More a/one step ahead of a step up/down baby step break step counter-step every step of the way every inch/step of the way keep step half step one-step pick/step up the pace side step route step step aerobics step back step aside step-by-step step dance step forward step in step into (someone's) shoes step on the toes of (someone) step on the gas step on (someone's) toes step turn step right up step out step up to the plate step up two-step watch one's step whole step by step in step step function goose step step change a step in the right direction step into fall into step step backward/forward step out of line step down step lively hop, step, and jump stutter step step on it step stool out of step step into her shoes See More Kids Definition step 1 of 2 noun ˈstep 1 : a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another spot 2 : a rest or place for the foot in going up or down : stair 3 : a combination of foot and body movements in a repeated pattern a dance step 4 : manner of walking a lively step 5 : footprint 6 : the sound of a footstep I heard steps in the hall. 7 : the space passed over in one step The garden was a few steps away. 8 : a short distance The house is only a step away. 9 : the height of one stair 10 steps plural : course entry 1 sense 2 We directed our steps toward home. 11 : one of a series of actions taken to achieve something They took steps to correct the situation. 12 : a stage in a process What's the first step in assembling the toy? 13 : a level, grade, or rank in a scale or series His work was a step above average. 14 : the distance from one tone of a musical scale or one note on a musical staff to another that is one tone away ( half step ) or two tones away ( whole step ) step 2 of 2 verb stepped; stepping 1 : to move in a particular way or direction by lifting one foot and putting it down in another spot They stepped aside to let me pass. 2 : dance entry 1 sense 1 The couple stepped gracefully together. 3 : to go on foot : walk He stepped slowly along the path. 4 : to move quickly They were really stepping along. 5 : to put or press the foot on or in I stepped on glass. Don't step in the puddle. 6 : to come or move as if at a step by the foot I stepped into a good job. 7 : to measure by steps Step off ten yards. stepped 1 of 2 adjective as in tapered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tapered phased gradual piecemeal inching imperceptible gradational progressive incremental decrescent step-by-step increscent Antonyms & Near Antonyms sudden abrupt sharp dynamic discontinuous acute volatile saltatory changeable meteoric See More stepped 2 of 2 verb past tense of step 1 as in walked to go on foot I stepped across the street for a quick lunch at the new diner Synonyms & Similar Words walked strolled wandered sauntered padded marched traipsed treaded strode trod trotted shuffled ambulated trekked stomped paced tiptoed trooped ambled hiked promenaded trampled tapped paraded stumbled trudged stepped out lurched sashayed limped pranced footed (it) waddled hobbled strutted legged (it) hoofed (it) clumped stalked tramped staggered moseyed faltered swaggered shambled stumped toddled rambled power walked tripped minced plodded bounced tromped scuffed peregrinated perambulated lumbered gimped pussyfooted pounded nipped footslogged 2 as in danced to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music she was in her element, happily stepping around the dance floor Synonyms & Similar Words danced shuffled waltzed strutted pranced bopped shook a leg tripped shimmied jigged boogied shagged jived footed (it) mamboed jitterbugged tripped the light fantastic hoofed (it) trod polkaed tap-danced tangoed treaded fox-trotted twisted gavotted boogeyed 3 as in scurried to proceed or move quickly many people wanted to linger before the president's bier, but guards kept the line of mourners stepping forward Synonyms & Similar Words scurried sped rushed trotted hurried raced flew traveled jumped drove chased zipped scooted ran travelled run buzzed darted blew bolted blasted scuttled hustled speeded dashed rammed ripped whirled zoomed bowled hurled jogged tore hurtled hastened barreled blazed bustled whisked humped careened rustled rocketed breezed nipped shot jetted bundled motored hied pelted coursed careered galloped belted bombed beat it cannonballed highballed flitted hared stepped on it shook a leg barrelled scampered sprinted made tracks scuffled streaked whizzed got a move on stampeded cracked (on) accelerated scudded hotfooted (it) stepped out beetled overtook quickened outpaced caught up outstripped arrowed beelined outran fast-forwarded Antonyms & Near Antonyms crawled crept dragged poked lingered lagged poked strolled sauntered shuffled hung (around or out) loitered ambled hanged (around or out) plodded lumbered dallied dawdled tarried decelerated slowed (down or up) dillydallied See More
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