step
step Lexical Profile
step Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A single movement of lifting and setting down the foot when walking or running.
"She took a cautious step forward into the dark room."
A measure or action taken, often as part of a series, to achieve a specific goal or progress toward a result.
"Improving public transportation is a vital step toward reducing urban pollution."
A flat surface, especially one in a series, designed to support the foot when moving from one level to another.
"He sat on the bottom step of the porch to tie his shoes."
• verb
To lift and set down the foot or feet in order to walk, run, or move to a new position.
"Please step away from the edge of the platform for your safety."
To place the foot firmly, heavily, or accidentally onto a surface or object.
"I accidentally stepped on a piece of broken glass while walking barefoot."
To perform a specific sequence of movements with the feet, often in dancing or marching.
"The marching band stepped in perfect unison across the football field."
• Rhymes for step
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'steppan' (verb) and 'stepe' (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'stappen' and German 'stapfen'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.