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step
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- pronunciation:
- step
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in step, step back, step down
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), 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.
He took a step toward the door.The baby took her first steps today.- synonyms:
- footstep, pace
- similar words:
- walk
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| definition 2: |
the distance traversed in one such movement.
Stand with your feet one step apart.- synonyms:
- footstep, pace
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| definition 3: |
a short distance.
Our office is just a step away from the library. |
| definition 4: |
a raised surface that supports the foot when ascending and descending; stair.
He walked up the steps and knocked on the door.
- 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.
She heard steps on the front porch.- 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 some new steps in our dance class today.- 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.The first step in making cookies is usually to mix the butter and the sugar.- synonyms:
- procedure, stage
- similar words:
- degree, jump
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| related words: |
gait, grade, measure, move, notch, pace, phase, point, proceeding |
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| phrase: |
in step |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
steps, stepping, stepped |
| definition 1: |
to move by taking one or a few steps.
I stepped to one side and let them move the piano in.- 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.I'm sorry I stepped on your foot.- 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).
She stepped four paces.- 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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| phrase: |
step back, step down |
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