Step
noun
A movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place.
She made a step towards the door.
Often appears as...
- take a step
- make a step
noun
A flat piece of material, especially one in a series, that you put your foot on when you are going up or down.
Be careful, the steps are slippery.
Often appears as...
- climb the step
- walk up the steps
noun
An action you take in order to achieve something.
Taking a vacation was a necessary step for her mental health.
Often appears as...
- take a step
- first step
verb
To move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place.
He stepped onto the train just as the doors were closing.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- step back
verb
To put your foot on something.
Be careful not to step on the flowers.
Often appears as...
- step on it
- step on the brake
noun
A particular manner or style of walking or dancing.
Her dance steps are very elegant.
Often appears as...
- dance step
- learn a step
noun
A movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place.
She made a step towards the door.
Often appears as...
- take a step
- make a step
noun
A flat piece of material, especially one in a series, that you put your foot on when you are going up or down.
Be careful, the steps are slippery.
Often appears as...
- climb the step
- walk up the steps
noun
An action you take in order to achieve something.
Taking a vacation was a necessary step for her mental health.
Often appears as...
- take a step
- first step
verb
To move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place.
He stepped onto the train just as the doors were closing.
Often appears as...
- step forward
- step back
verb
To put your foot on something.
Be careful not to step on the flowers.
Often appears as...
- step on it
- step on the brake
noun
A particular manner or style of walking or dancing.
Her dance steps are very elegant.
Often appears as...
- dance step
- learn a step
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'step' to describe someone moving a short distance by foot, not long walks.
He took one step closer to examine the painting.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Use 'step' to suggest a small, careful movement in a discussion or process.
Let's step through the issues one at a time.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'step' to describe someone moving a short distance by foot, not long walks.
He took one step closer to examine the painting.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Use 'step' to suggest a small, careful movement in a discussion or process.
Let's step through the issues one at a time.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Use 'step' to describe someone moving a short distance by foot, not long walks.
He took one step closer to examine the painting.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Use 'step' to suggest a small, careful movement in a discussion or process.
Let's step through the issues one at a time.
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Where do superstitions...
Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
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The complex geometry of...
We can follow the same steps to create sixfold patterns by drawing construction lines over a circle divided into six parts, and then tessellating it, we can make something like this. Here's another sixfold pattern that has appeared across the centuries and all over the Islamic world,
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The Rise of the Cali...
because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems,
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What is depression? -...
or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes. It's not a weakness or a personality trait,
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The psychological weight...
i counted steps i got a standing desk and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods
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How stress affects your...
Adrenaline causes your heart to beat faster and raises your blood pressure, over time causing hypertension. Cortisol can also cause the endothelium, or inner lining of blood vessels, to not function normally. Scientists now know that this is an early step
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5 ways to kill your...
it's a magical place where happiness will be all around. But achieving a dream is a momentary sensation, and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way.
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Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
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Can you solve the bridge...
Otherwise, the first zombie could step on the bridge while people are still on it. Finally, there are no tricks to use here. You can't swing across, use the bridge as a raft, or befriend the zombies.
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Bizarre Mating Ritual Of...
but step back from the beach and there's another very different world a vast shallow lagoon dotted with mangrove trees
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. So how did it happen that people all over the world knock on wood, or avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks? Well, although they have no basis in science, many of these weirdly specific beliefs and practices
Video examples
The complex geometry of...
We can follow the same steps to create sixfold patterns by drawing construction lines over a circle divided into six parts, and then tessellating it, we can make something like this. Here's another sixfold pattern that has appeared across the centuries and all over the Islamic world,
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family. People think that bandits don't have values. But my dad and uncle did. They have honor. Violence was the last step to resolve the problems,
Video examples
What is depression? -...
or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes. It's not a weakness or a personality trait,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
i counted steps i got a standing desk and i learned that my one hour of walking every day was as good for my head as it was for my body and finally life's too short to live without ice cream when i was first diagnosed i made a list of all my favorite foods
Video examples
How stress affects your...
Adrenaline causes your heart to beat faster and raises your blood pressure, over time causing hypertension. Cortisol can also cause the endothelium, or inner lining of blood vessels, to not function normally. Scientists now know that this is an early step
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
it's a magical place where happiness will be all around. But achieving a dream is a momentary sensation, and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way.
Video examples
Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
Video examples
Can you solve the bridge...
Otherwise, the first zombie could step on the bridge while people are still on it. Finally, there are no tricks to use here. You can't swing across, use the bridge as a raft, or befriend the zombies.
Video examples
Bizarre Mating Ritual Of...
but step back from the beach and there's another very different world a vast shallow lagoon dotted with mangrove trees
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I want to write, direct, produce, but in steps. I want to take steps. I don't want to just jump in because I sold a lot of records and just feel like I can jump into the movie world. Naw, I want to learn the movie world like I learned the music world.
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Voltaire
French Writer
The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.
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Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
An individual step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.
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Shakira
Musician
I just don't find marriage a necessary step in a couple's life.
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Herbert Hoover
American President
This is not a showman's job. I will not step out of character.
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Kim Alexis
American Model
Don't ever be afraid to step out and do something different.
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Rick Wagoner
American Businessman
Don't worry about planning every step of your life.
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Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
Clothing is the first step to building a character.
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Rey Mysterio
American Wrestler
I don't regret any steps that I take in life.
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Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I want to write, direct, produce, but in steps. I want to take steps. I don't want to just jump in because I sold a lot of records and just feel like I can jump into the movie world. Naw, I want to learn the movie world like I learned the music world.
Quote examples
Voltaire
French Writer
The first step, my son, which one makes in the world, is the one on which depends the rest of our days.
Quote examples
Robert Baden-Powell
English Soldier
An individual step in character training is to put responsibility on the individual.
Quote examples
Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time.
Quote examples
Shakira
Musician
I just don't find marriage a necessary step in a couple's life.
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Herbert Hoover
American President
This is not a showman's job. I will not step out of character.
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Kim Alexis
American Model
Don't ever be afraid to step out and do something different.
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Rick Wagoner
American Businessman
Don't worry about planning every step of your life.
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Sylvester Stallone
American Actor
Clothing is the first step to building a character.
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Rey Mysterio
American Wrestler
I don't regret any steps that I take in life.
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