Pronunciation: /stɛps/
noun a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
A1 She took small steps as she walked down the hallway.
A2 The teacher explained the math problem in easy steps.
B1 Following these steps will help you complete the project successfully.
B2 The company outlined the necessary steps to improve employee productivity.
C1 The scientist meticulously documented each step of the experiment.
C2 The CEO presented a detailed plan with specific steps to increase company profits.
verb to move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
A1 He steps carefully over the puddle.
A2 She steps up to the podium to give her speech.
B1 They need to take steps to improve their communication skills.
B2 The company is stepping up its efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
C1 The government is taking steps to address the issue of homelessness.
C2 The CEO is stepping down from his position after years of leading the company.
adjective not applicable
A1 She took small steps to reach the top of the stairs.
A2 The instructions for assembling the furniture were broken down into simple steps.
B1 He followed the steps outlined in the recipe to make a delicious cake.
B2 The project required several complex steps to be completed successfully.
C1 The scientist meticulously documented each step of the experiment for future reference.
C2 The CEO outlined the strategic steps the company would take to expand into new markets.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walks carefully up the steps.
A2 He quickly climbed the steps to reach the top.
B1 After taking a few steps forward, she realized she was lost.
B2 The hiker carefully navigated the steep steps on the trail.
C1 The architect meticulously designed each step of the staircase.
C2 With each step she took, the dancer captivated the audience with her grace.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She took small steps towards the door.
A2 He followed the steps outlined in the manual.
B1 The first steps in learning a new language are often the most challenging.
B2 The steps required to complete the project were clearly defined.
C1 Following these steps will lead to a successful outcome.
C2 The intricate steps involved in the process required careful attention to detail.
preposition not applicable
A1 She took small steps towards the door.
A2 He followed the steps outlined in the manual.
B1 In order to succeed, you must take the necessary steps.
B2 The project manager outlined the steps required to complete the task.
C1 The scientist meticulously followed each step of the experiment.
C2 The CEO outlined the strategic steps the company would take to increase profits.
conjunction not applicable
A1 She took two steps forward and then turned left.
A2 He followed the steps outlined in the manual to assemble the furniture.
B1 In order to achieve success, you must follow these steps carefully.
B2 After completing the first set of steps, the next phase of the project can begin.
C1 The scientist meticulously documented each step of the experiment for future reference.
C2 The CEO outlined the strategic steps necessary to expand the company's market presence.
interjection not applicable
A1 Steps! Watch out for the puddle.
A2 Take two steps forward and one step back.
B1 Steps, let's make sure we follow the instructions carefully.
B2 Steps, we need to take a systematic approach to solving this problem.
C1 Steps, it's important to break down the process into smaller tasks.
C2 Steps, we must ensure each stage is completed with precision.
article not applicable
A1 She took two steps forward and then turned around.
A2 The first steps in learning a new language are vocabulary and grammar.
B1 In order to bake a cake, you need to follow the steps in the recipe.
B2 The company is taking steps to improve employee satisfaction and productivity.
C1 The scientist outlined the steps of the experiment in a detailed report.
C2 After years of research, the team finally made significant steps towards finding a cure for the disease.
formal The scientist outlined the necessary steps to conduct the experiment.
informal Can you break down the steps for me in simpler terms?
slang I'll just follow the steps and see where it takes me.
figurative Taking the first steps towards a new career can be daunting.
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