step — the action of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place
Pronunciation (IPA): /step/
Example Sentences
- My cat follows me step by step like a furry detective.
- Learning English is a step-by-step process.
- He stepped on a banana peel and did an unexpected dance.
step
NOUN[/step/]
the action of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place
A person steps forward with one foot.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'step' derives from Old English 'steppan', which originates from Germanic roots meaning 'to walk' or 'to move'. Over time, the term evolved from its literal physical meaning to encompass abstract senses such as 'a stage' or 'a degree in progression'.
Breakdown
The word comes from the Old English verb 'steppan' (to step, to walk), a Germanic root that underwent semantic shift from concrete locomotion to abstract progression or stages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat follows me step by step like a furry detective.”
“Learning English is a step-by-step process.”
“He stepped on a banana peel and did an unexpected dance.”
“What's the next step in solving this problem?”
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