Word Image
plural: steps
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: a rest for the foot in going up or down (stair or rung); a movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere; a level or rank in a scale
verb: to move or take by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in order; to go on foot, walk; to press down with the foot
Word Family
stepped
stepping
stepper
steplike
stepladder
instep
misstep
counterstep
sidestep
overstep
quickstep
doorstep
footstep
Sentences
He stepped outside for a moment.
We are taking steps to correct the situation.
Please step away from the door.
The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left.
Please remember to sweep the front steps today.
She climbed a stepladder to reach the high cabinet.
The cottage is just steps from the beach.
He walks with a spring in his step.
They heard heavy footsteps coming down the path.
I found a hungry baby squirrel waiting on my doorstep.
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