Definitions
There are 21 meanings of the word
Step.
How to pronounce step:
US
Step - as a noun
Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
Example: "The situation called for strong measures"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
measureHypernyms (Closely Related)
maneuvermanoeuvretactical maneuvertactical manoeuvreHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The distance covered by a step
Example: "He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footsteppacestrideThe act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
Example: "He walked with unsteady steps"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotiontravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
Example: "He paused on the bottom step"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stairHypernyms (Closely Related)
supportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Relative position in a graded series
Example: "Always a step behind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gradationHypernyms (Closely Related)
rankHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short distance
Example: "It's only a step to the drugstore"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stone's throwThe sound of a step of someone walking
Example: "He heard footsteps on the porch"
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footfallfootstepA mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
Example: "The police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footmarkfootprintHypernyms (Closely Related)
markprintHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
A sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
Example: "He taught them the waltz step"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dance stepHypernyms (Closely Related)
locomotiontravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Step - as a verb
Shift or move by taking a step
Example: "Step back"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put down or press the foot, place the foot
Example: "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
treadHypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause (a computer) to execute a single command
Treat badly
Example: "This boss abuses his workers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abuseill-treatill-usemaltreatmistreatHypernyms (Closely Related)
do byhandletreatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Furnish with steps
Example: "The architect wants to step the terrace"
Move with one's feet in a specific manner
Example: "Step lively"
Walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner
Example: "Step over to the blackboard"
Place (a ship's mast) in its step
Move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation
Example: "She stepped into a life of luxury"
Example Sentences
"She took a step back to avoid the incoming car."
"He climbed the steps to reach the top of the tower."
"The first step in the recipe is to preheat the oven."
"He danced gracefully, perfecting every step."
"I need to take steps to improve my health."
Word Game Points
Is STEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, step is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STEP has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STEP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, step is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTEP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is STEP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, step is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTEP has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
