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Dictionary Entry

step

noun

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Meaning

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A movement made by lifting one foot and placing it down, or a stage in a process.

Example Sentence

Take a deep breath and then take one step forward.

Usage Note

Describes a single movement of the foot when walking, running, or dancing. Also used to refer to stages in a process or levels in a hierarchy, like 'steps to solve the problem'.