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stepping

 

[ ˈstɛpɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

physical movement

The act of moving by raising one foot and putting it down in front of the other, typically in a repeated rhythm.

Synonyms

marching, striding, walking

Examples of usage

  • She heard the stepping of someone approaching in the dark alley.
  • The sound of his steady stepping echoed through the empty hallway.
Context #2 | Noun

progression

The action of taking a series of steps in a particular direction or towards a specific goal.

Synonyms

advancement, development, progression

Examples of usage

  • Each stepping stone in her career led her closer to her dream job.
  • The project required careful stepping to ensure successful completion.
Context #3 | Verb

moving with steps

To move in a specified direction by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, typically quickly and with force.

Synonyms

march, tread, walk

Examples of usage

  • He was stepping rhythmically to the music.
  • She carefully stepped over the obstacles in her path.

Translations

Translations of the word "stepping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passo

🇮🇳 कदम रखना

🇩🇪 Schritt

🇮🇩 melangkah

🇺🇦 крокування

🇵🇱 krok

🇯🇵 ステッピング

🇫🇷 pas

🇪🇸 paso

🇹🇷 adım atma

🇰🇷 단계

🇸🇦 خطوة

🇨🇿 kročení

🇸🇰 kročenie

🇨🇳 踏步

🇸🇮 korak

🇮🇸 skref

🇰🇿 қадам жасау

🇬🇪 ნაბიჯი

🇦🇿 addım atmaq

🇲🇽 paso

Word origin

The word 'stepping' originated from the Old English word 'stæpe', which meant to tread or walk. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the action of moving by raising and setting down one foot after another. The concept of stepping has been a fundamental part of human movement since ancient times, with various cultural practices incorporating rhythmic and ceremonial stepping. Today, stepping is not only a physical action but also symbolizes progress, advancement, and movement towards a goal.

See also: misstep, missteps, overstep, sidestep, step, steppe, steps.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,483 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.