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step
- pronunciation:
- step
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in step
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the movement made by lifting one foot and placing it down in another place; motion used in walking.
- synonyms:
- footstep, pace
- similar words:
- walk
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| definition 2: |
the distance traversed in one such movement.
- synonyms:
- footstep, pace
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| definition 3: |
a short distance.
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| definition 4: |
a raised surface that supports the foot when ascending and descending; stair.
- synonyms:
- stair
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| definition 5: |
(pl.) a usually outdoor set of steps.
Many students were sitting outside on the steps of the library enjoying the fine weather. |
| definition 6: |
the sound made when walking.
- synonyms:
- footfall, footstep, tread
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| definition 7: |
a fixed pace, rhythm, or pattern used in dancing or other type of movement.
We learned a new step at the disco.- synonyms:
- movement, pattern
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| definition 8: |
one in a sequence of stages in a process.
Follow the steps carefully in assembling the bicycle.- synonyms:
- procedure, stage
- similar words:
- degree, jump
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| related words: |
gait, grade, measure, move, notch, pace, phase, point, proceeding |
| phrase: |
in step |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
stepped, stepping, steps |
| definition 1: |
to move by taking one or a few steps.
- synonyms:
- tread, walk
- similar words:
- amble, move, pace, pad, saunter, shuffle, stalk, stand, stride, stroll, tramp, trudge
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| definition 2: |
to place the foot down; tread.
He stepped on an ant.- synonyms:
- tread
- similar words:
- stamp, stomp, tramp, trample, tromp
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| related words: |
walk |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to walk (a particular distance or number of steps).
- synonyms:
- walk
- similar words:
- pace, stride, tread
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| definition 2: |
to measure (usu. fol. by off).
He stepped off the length of his driveway.- synonyms:
- pace
- similar words:
- measure
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