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A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
(mass noun) Something done to achieve an aim
An established or official way of doing something
Emergency exit
A set of steps
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps)
The act of moving forward, usually towards a given goal
A structure or area that is connected to, or located just outside, an entrance of a building
Plural for an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other while walking or running
“He took a slow step sideways to balance himself as the boat rocked.”
Plural for a person's particular way of walking
“There was a noticeable spring in her step after she heard the good news.”
Plural for the sound made by a stepping motion or movement
“Dave Rowe ran to hide in his closet when he heard the loud step of the intruder in his home.”
Plural for the mark or impression made by the foot of a person or animal
“Explorers found what they believed to be a step of the infamous Yeti.”
Plural for a measure or action, especially one of a series taken for a given purpose or goal
“Once you have identified the bottleneck, the next step is to find a solution.”
Plural for a segment of time within a longer period or process
“I will be with you at each step during your journey.”
Plural for a stage in a gradual process
“It was the next step in my progression towards a managerial role at the company.”
Plural for a particular position or grade on an ascending or hierarchical scale
“Many people look at entry-level jobs as the first step on the economic ladder.”
Plural for a rung of a ladder
“He slowly climbed each step of the tall ladder without once looking down.”
Plural for a flat surface in a series, on which to place one's foot when moving from one level to another
“I saw a little mouse with clogs on, going clip-clippety-clop on each step of the stairs.”
(steps) Plural for a contiguous set of steps connecting two floors
“We can walk up the steps to the room above.”
Plural for a doorstep
“Milk bottles were still on the step, and the dogs and sheep had not been fed.”
Plural for a short distance
“The villa is only a step away from the beach.”
(steps) Plural for the course or route followed by someone or something
“Their steps would lead them through the deep, dark cavern.”
Plural for a section or stage of a journey or process
Plural for one of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc.
Plural for a section or stage of a journey or process
Plural for the ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways
Plural for means
Plural for footboard at the side of a vehicle
Plural for a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface
(archaic) Plural for a dance, typically one that is stately
Plural for a short journey or distance
Plural for a deal between two parties, especially in business
To lift and set down one's foot or one foot after the other
“We would step lackadaisically along the wilderness trail, immersing ourselves in the natural wonders that surrounded us.”
To crush something by stepping or walking on it
“The bull would step on my hat, and immediately I knew that it was time to buy a new one.”
To move or proceed very quickly
“Whenever a soldier looked towards them, they would step forward quickly to ask for food.”
To move rhythmically to music
“She would happily step around the dance floor without a care in the world.”
To move or walk, especially in an orderly fashion as a group in a single line
To arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
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