step
Definition
- n. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
- n. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
- n. a short distance
- n. a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
Word forms
- Past tense
- stepped
- Present participle
- stepping
- Past participle
- stepped
- Third person singular
- steps
Example sentences
n.
To bake a cake, you need to follow each step carefully.
vt.
He decided to step up the ladder to reach the top shelf.
vi.
She likes to step lightly when she dances.
n.
The program has a clear step for each task.