"Step" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Step" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Step" Meaning

A movement or action of walking or climbing, especially a single movement in walking, or one part of a repeated sequence of movements.

For example: "She took a step back to get a better look at the picture."

Or, a stage or phase in a process or a series of events.

For example: "This is the next step in the project."

Also, a specified part of a journey or distance.

For example: "We're going to take a 10-step journey to the summit."

A step can also refer to a sudden increase in tension or a significant event that leads to a new situation.

For example: "The step up in prices will affect the whole market."

Additionally, a step can be a title of dignity or authority, especially in a society or organization.

For example: "She took a step down and handed over the responsibilities to the new CEO."

"Step" Examples

Usage Examples for the word "step"


1. Literal Use

My plan to complete the project involves a series of steps, each one building on the previous one.

2. Instructions or Guidance

To climb the mountain, follow these steps: Find the trailhead, check your equipment, and begin hiking.

3. Gradual Process

Her career advancement was a step-by-step process: she worked her way up from a novice to a senior consultant.

4. 教育和培训方面

The teacher guided the students through the steps of a new dance, starting with the basic footwork.

5. Logic and Reasoning

To solve the puzzle, we need to take it one step at a time and follow the clues carefully.

Each of these examples illustrates how the word "step" can be used in different contexts, from literal actions to instructional language.

"Step" Similar Words

Stentorophonic

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Stents

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Stents are small, expandable tubes made of metal or plastic that are placed inside a narrowed heart artery to keep it open. They are usually used to treat blockages or narrowing of the arteries caused by a condition called atherosclerosis.

Step-brother

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Step-by-step

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Step-daughter

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Step-father

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A step-father is the husband of one's mother, but not one's biological father. He is a male parent figure who marries the mother of someone, often providing a sense of stability and support, but not being the child's biological parent. The term "step-father" often carries a neutral or even positive connotation when referring to a positive and involved relationships, but can sometimes imply a more distant or strained relationship, particularly if the child's parents are divorced.

Step-parent

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Step-sister

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Stepbrother

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Stepbrothers

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A stepbrother is a male half-brother, typically the biological child of one's mother but not of one's father. This means that the stepbrother shares only the mother's parent.

Stepchild

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Stepchildren

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Stepdad

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Stepdame

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An outdated, informal term for "stepmother". <br><br>A stepmother is the woman who is married to one's father after the death of one's natural mother.

Stepdaughter-in-law

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The daughter of your spouse, but not your own child. A child's spouse's sibling's child.

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