Step (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move with one's feet in a specific manner; "step lively".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Cause (a computer) to execute a single command.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 4
Shift or move by taking a step; "step back".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 5
Furnish with steps; "The architect wants to step the terrace".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 6
Walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; "step over to the blackboard".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 7
Measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Place (a ship's mast) in its step.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 9
Treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 10
Move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..