steps
Word-form referencesstep
Pronunciations (2)
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/stɛps/
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stɛps
Noun
a course followed by a person in walking or as walking
Usage- plural
- Plural only
- Examples
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She followed the steps of the girl beside her
Her mother was a writer and Con had always determined to follow in her steps.
a flight of stairs, especially out of doors
Usage- plural
- Plural only
- Examples
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He clumped up the steps.
stepladder
Usage- UK usage
- plural
- Plural only
Noun
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
- Synonyms
the course along which a person has walked or is walking in
- Examples
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I followed in his steps
he retraced his steps
More examples (1)
his steps turned toward home