Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

step

noun/verb
/stɛp/
Definition
A movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place.
Examples
  • He took a step forward to greet her.
  • She stepped on the gas and drove faster.
  • With each step, the hiker felt more energized.
Meaning
A step refers to the action of walking or the distance covered in one movement of the foot.
Synonyms
  • stride
  • pace
  • footstep
  • movement
  • walk