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What is another word for Step? – 130 Step Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stride walk pace tread march tramp hike trek saunter amble stroll promenade gait footstep move advance proceed progress pace step up step down measure action maneuver movement gesture motion stride phase stage degree level grade rank rung pace tempo rate speed velocity

    Meaning of Step

    According to Merriam-Webster, "step" can be defined as a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another place, or a stage in a process

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "step" as the act of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place, or a level of achievement or progress
    • The Oxford Dictionary defines "step" as a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another place, or a stage in a process, or a level or rank in a hierarchy

    Example Uses

    • She took a step back to admire the painting on the wall
    • The company will take a step forward by launching a new product line
    • The hikers had to take a step down to avoid the rocky terrain
    • The teacher asked the students to take a step to the left to make room for the new arrivals
    • The athlete's next step will be to train for the Olympics

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    standstill halt stop pause stagnation inaction inactivity stillness immobility inertia idleness lethargy sluggishness dormancy quiescence recession retreat withdrawal regression decline deterioration