Step

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛp/

Step (noun)

  1. the act of moving your foot to walk or run
  2. a flat surface to put your foot on when going up or down stairs
  3. a stage in a process or plan

Examples

  • She took a step forward to see better.
  • He heard a step behind him and turned around.

Common collocations: take a step, quick step, first step, stone step, wooden step

Step (verb)

  1. to move your foot to walk or run

Examples

  • She stepped carefully over the puddle.
  • He stepped back to avoid the swing.

Synonyms of Step

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Step

  • — when referring to stopping movement
  • — when referring to remaining stationary