Steps: meaning, definitions and examples

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steps

[ stɛps ]

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physical activity

A series of movements made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place, used in walking, dancing, climbing, etc.

Synonyms

action, move, stair, stride

Examples of usage

He took two steps forward.
She danced gracefully, her steps light and precise.
The hiker carefully navigated the rocky steps.
We need to take steps to improve our situation.
The first step to success is believing in yourself.

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measurement

A unit of measurement equal to the distance covered by the average single stride.

Synonyms

footstep, pace, yard

Examples of usage

The garden was only a few steps away.
He measured the room in steps.

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move by lifting and setting down each foot in turn

Walk or move in a specified manner.

Synonyms

pace, stride, walk

Examples of usage

He stepped out of the car.
She stepped back to let him pass.
They stepped carefully through the muddy field.

Translations

Translations of the word "steps" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passos

🇮🇳 कदम

🇩🇪 Schritte

🇮🇩 langkah

🇺🇦 кроки

🇵🇱 kroki

🇯🇵 ステップ

🇫🇷 étapes

🇪🇸 pasos

🇹🇷 adımlar

🇰🇷 단계

🇸🇦 خطوات

🇨🇿 kroky

🇸🇰 kroky

🇨🇳 步骤

🇸🇮 koraki

🇮🇸 skref

🇰🇿 қадамдар

🇬🇪 ნაბიჯები

🇦🇿 addımlar

🇲🇽 pasos

Word origin

The word 'steps' originated from the Old English word 'stæpe', which meant a 'footprint'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the action of walking by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. The concept of steps as a series of movements in physical activity or as a unit of measurement also developed over centuries. Today, 'steps' is commonly used to describe both the act of walking and the units of measurement for distance.

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