Pronunciation: /stɛp/
noun a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
A1 I took a step forward.
A2 She carefully watched her baby take its first steps.
B1 One important step in learning a new language is practicing regularly.
B2 The next step in the project is to gather data from the field.
C1 The first step towards success is setting clear goals.
C2 He approached the problem with a systematic step-by-step approach.
verb to move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
A1 I step carefully over the puddle.
A2 She stepped on the scale to check her weight.
B1 He stepped up to the challenge and completed the task.
B2 They stepped back to reassess the situation.
C1 The CEO stepped down from his position after the scandal.
C2 The dancer stepped gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience.
adjective none
A1 She took a small step towards the door.
A2 He followed the instructions step by step.
B1 The first step in solving the problem is to gather more information.
B2 The project is in its final steps before completion.
C1 The company is taking proactive steps to address the issue.
C2 His meticulous attention to detail ensured that every step of the process was flawless.
adverb none
A1 She took a step back when she saw the spider.
A2 He carefully took each step up the steep staircase.
B1 In order to succeed, you need to take the first step towards your goal.
B2 After much deliberation, he decided to take the next step in his career and apply for a new job.
C1 The CEO took the bold step of restructuring the entire company to improve efficiency.
C2 She knew that taking this step would have far-reaching consequences, but she was willing to risk it for the greater good.
pronoun none
A1 I took a step forward.
A2 She hesitated before taking the next step.
B1 He needed to take a step back to see the bigger picture.
B2 In order to succeed, you must be willing to take calculated steps.
C1 The CEO made a bold step by restructuring the company.
C2 Each step in the process was meticulously planned and executed.
preposition none
A1 She took one step at a time up the stairs.
A2 He carefully placed one foot in front of the other, taking each step slowly.
B1 You need to take the first step towards achieving your goals.
B2 In order to succeed, you must be willing to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.
C1 The project manager outlined the steps necessary to complete the task.
C2 As a seasoned professional, she knew the exact steps to take in order to resolve the issue efficiently.
conjunction none
A1 I step out of the house and walk to the park.
A2 She took one step forward and then stopped.
B1 You need to step back and reconsider your decision.
B2 He had to step up and take on more responsibilities at work.
C1 In order to succeed, you must step outside of your comfort zone.
C2 The company decided to step in and help the community during the crisis.
interjection none
A1 Step aside, please.
A2 Step back and give me some space.
B1 Step carefully on the icy path.
B2 Step up and take on the challenge.
C1 Step forward and make your voice heard.
C2 Step in and lead the team to success.
article none
A1 Please take one step forward.
A2 She carefully placed her foot on the first step of the staircase.
B1 Before starting the recipe, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment ready as the first step.
B2 The next step in the process is to analyze the data and draw conclusions.
C1 As a seasoned professional, she knew that the next step was to negotiate the terms of the contract.
C2 In order to achieve success, it is important to approach each step of the project with precision and attention to detail.
formal Please take one step at a time when learning a new skill.
informal Just take it one step at a time, you'll get there eventually.
slang Dude, you need to step up your game if you want to impress her.
figurative Sometimes we have to take a step back in order to move forward in life.
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