Pronunciation: /stɛp baɪ stɛp/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I like to follow recipes step by step.
A2 She explained the process to me step by step.
B1 The manual provides instructions on how to assemble the furniture step by step.
B2 The teacher guided the students through the experiment step by step.
C1 The artist meticulously planned out each brushstroke step by step.
C2 The architect detailed the construction plans step by step, ensuring precision in every phase.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, where, or to what extent
A1 I am learning to cook step by step.
A2 She explained the process to me step by step.
B1 The instructor guided us through the exercise step by step.
B2 He followed the instructions carefully, completing the project step by step.
C1 The scientist meticulously documented her research findings step by step.
C2 The artist created a masterpiece, methodically working on it step by step.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I am learning to cook step by step.
A2 She explained the process to me step by step.
B1 The instructions are laid out step by step for easy understanding.
B2 The project was completed successfully by following the plan step by step.
C1 The expert guided us through the complex procedure step by step.
C2 The artist meticulously crafted the sculpture step by step, paying attention to every detail.
formal The manual provides a step by step guide on how to assemble the furniture.
informal I'll show you how to cook this recipe step by step.
slang Let me break it down for you, step by step.
figurative Life is like a journey, you have to take it step by step to reach your destination.
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