step

🇺🇸 /step/ 🇬🇧 /step/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
A2

A single action as part of a larger process.

Taking online courses was a smart step for her career.

A2

A stage in a process or sequence.

After the interview, the next step is to wait for the results.

B1

The action of lifting and placing the foot while walking.

I heard his steps approaching the door.

B2

The space between the feet when walking.

She took a step back to avoid the splash.

B2

A level surface for the foot on a staircase or set of objects.

Carefully, he descended the steps to the basement.

R

A sequence of dance movements.

Learning the steps of the tango was challenging.

R

The manner or style of walking.

He had a confident step as he entered the room.

R

An exercise that involves stepping on and off a platform.

Step classes are a popular form of cardio workout.

R

A device with steps, used for reaching high places.

He climbed the steps to reach the top shelf.

R

The distance between two adjacent notes in a musical scale.

verb
R

To lift and place the foot to move forward.

He stepped carefully to avoid the wet paint.

translation

n. A single action as part of a larger process.; A stage in a process or sequence.; The action of lifting and placing the foot while walking.; The space between the feet when walking.; A level surface for the foot on a staircase or set of objects.; A sequence of dance movements.; The manner or style of walking.; An exercise that involves stepping on and off a platform.; A device with steps, used for reaching high places.; The distance between two adjacent notes in a musical scale.
v. To lift and place the foot to move forward.

Word Forms

Past stepped
3rd Present steps
Progressive stepping
Plural steps
Perfect stepped