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step
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- pronunciation:
- step
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- in step
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another place; motion used in walking.
He took a step toward the door.- synonyms:
- footstep, pace
- similar words:
- walk
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| definition 2: |
the distance traveled in one such movement.
My office is three steps down the hall from yours.- synonyms:
- pace
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| definition 3: |
a raised surface to place the foot on when going up or down; stair.
He walked up the steps and knocked on the door.
- synonyms:
- stair
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| definition 4: |
the sound made when walking.
She heard steps on the front porch.- synonyms:
- footstep, tread
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| definition 5: |
a fixed pace, rhythm, or pattern used in dancing or other types of movement.
We learned a new step in ballet class.- synonyms:
- movement
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| definition 6: |
an act or stage in a series.
Follow the steps carefully in putting together the bicycle.- synonyms:
- procedure, stage
- similar words:
- degree, jump
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| related words: |
gait, grade, measure, move, notch, pace, phase, point |
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| phrase: |
in step |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
steps, stepping, stepped |
| definition 1: |
to move by taking one or a few steps.
I stepped to the other side of the room.- synonyms:
- tread, walk
- similar words:
- amble, move, pace, shuffle, stalk, stride, stroll, tramp, trudge
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| definition 2: |
to place the foot down.
He stepped on an ant.- similar words:
- stamp, stomp, tramp, trample
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| related words: |
walk |
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