Pronunciation: /stɛp ɪn/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
A1 I took a step in the right direction by applying for a new job.
A2 She hesitated before taking the first step in her journey.
B1 The first step in solving a problem is identifying the root cause.
B2 Before making a decision, it's important to consider every step in the process.
C1 His step in the negotiation process was crucial in reaching a compromise.
C2 The CEO's step in restructuring the company led to increased profitability.
verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
A1 Please step in and help me carry these boxes.
A2 I stepped in to mediate the argument between my friends.
B1 The new manager will step in and take over the project next week.
B2 As a seasoned professional, I know when to step in and offer my expertise.
C1 The government decided to step in and provide financial assistance to the struggling company.
C2 The CEO had to step in and make some tough decisions to turn the company around.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
A1 Please step in and join us for the party.
A2 I need someone to step in and help me with this project.
B1 The new manager will step in and take over the team next week.
B2 She was asked to step in and mediate the dispute between the two parties.
C1 The CEO had to step in to resolve the major company crisis.
C2 The government decided to step in and provide financial assistance to the struggling industry.
adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree.
A1 Please step in the puddle carefully.
A2 I saw a sign asking visitors to step in the designated area only.
B1 You can step in and help with the project if you have some free time.
B2 The manager decided to step in and resolve the conflict between the two employees.
C1 The government had to step in and provide financial assistance to the struggling industry.
C2 As a seasoned diplomat, she knew when to step in and mediate international disputes.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.
A1 I always ask my mom to step in and help me tie my shoes.
A2 When the teacher is absent, the substitute will step in to teach the class.
B1 The police had to step in to break up the fight between the two rival gangs.
B2 The CEO decided to step in and personally oversee the new project.
C1 The government had to step in to regulate the rapidly growing industry.
C2 The expert was called to step in and resolve the complex legal dispute.
article A word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite.
A1 Please step in and take off your shoes before entering the house.
A2 I asked my friend to step in and help me with my homework.
B1 The police had to step in to break up the fight.
B2 The government decided to step in and provide financial assistance to the struggling industry.
C1 The CEO had to step in and make some tough decisions to save the company.
C2 The mediator was called to step in and help resolve the conflict between the two parties.
formal I had to step in and mediate the dispute between the two parties.
informal I decided to step in and help out with the project.
slang I saw the fight escalating so I had to step in and break it up.
figurative Sometimes you need to step in and take control of the situation.
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