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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.”
A person's particular way of walking
“There was a noticeable spring in her step after she heard the good news.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
A segment of time within a longer period or process
“I will be with you at each step during your journey.”
A stage in a gradual process
“It was the next step in my progression towards a managerial role at the company.”
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.”
A rung of a ladder
“He slowly climbed each step of the tall ladder without once looking down.”
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) A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors
“We can walk up the steps to the room above.”
A doorstep
“Milk bottles were still on the step, and the dogs and sheep had not been fed.”
A short distance
“The villa is only a step away from the beach.”
(steps) The course or route followed by someone or something
“Their steps would lead them through the deep, dark cavern.”
A means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral
A thing that extends outwards from something else
One of the bars or rounds of a rack, rungs of a ladder, etc.
The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways
(archaic) A dance, typically one that is stately
A rhythmic action that forms part of a dance routine
A short journey or distance
A means of doing or achieving something
Footboard at the side of a vehicle
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 arrange (a series of parts) on each side of a median line alternately
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