| STEPS | Steps
- Parts of Speech: Noun, verb
- Definitions:
- Noun: A series of movements made by placing one foot in front of the other, typically in a regular and repetitive manner.
- Verb: Walk a short distance, typically by placing one foot in front of the other.
- Pronunciations:
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "steps" originated from the Old English word "stæpe", which means to "step or tread".
- As a noun, "steps" is commonly used to refer to a set of stairs or a staircase. It can also refer to a series of actions or stages taken to achieve a particular goal.
- As a verb, "steps" is used to describe the act of walking a short distance, typically by placing one foot in front of the other.
- Synonyms:
- Noun: Stairs, staircase, flight of stairs, stairway, escalator, ladder
- Verb: Stride, walk, pace, tread, tramp
- Related Words:
- Steed
- Stems
- Stews
- Styes
- Styli
- Example Sentences:
- The steps to the front door were steep and slippery.
- She took three quick steps forward.
- He stepped back to avoid the oncoming car.
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