1. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal.
Synonyms
shark repellent maneuver manoeuvre measure guard precaution countermeasure tactical manoeuvre safeguard porcupine provision tactical maneuver
Antonyms
undock refrain inactivity nonstandard standard
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. step-by-step

adjective. One thing at a time.
Synonyms
gradual in small stages stepwise bit-by-bit piecemeal
Antonyms
sudden fast vertical steep horizontal

3. step

verb. (ˈstɛp) Shift or move by taking a step.
Synonyms
move travel locomote backpedal go
Antonyms
stay in place function come malfunction begin
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) The distance covered by a step.
Synonyms
indefinite quantity footstep stride pace
Antonyms
converge rush hop out pull back
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. step

verb. (ˈstɛp) Put down or press the foot, place the foot.
Synonyms
move travel step on locomote tread go tread on
Antonyms
stay in place stop go off appear no-go
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) The act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down.
Synonyms
trip footstep travel stride tread pas locomotion sidestep pace
Antonyms
criticize injudiciousness disallow forbid boycott
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) Support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway.
Synonyms
corbie-step crow step stair stairway tread corbiestep staircase riser support corbel step
Antonyms
disagree take stand still rise recede
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) Relative position in a graded series.
Synonyms
gradation cut rank
Antonyms
unwind arrange behave discontinue
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. step

noun. (ˈstɛp) A musical interval of two semitones.
Synonyms
interval whole step musical interval whole tone tone
Antonyms
follow levitation gravitation walk immobility
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. step

verb. (ˈstɛp) Move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation.
Synonyms
move
Antonyms
closing opening
Etymology
step (English)
stepe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
steppen (Middle English (1100-1500))
steppan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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