English

step

stɛp
Meaning: to move by lifting your foot and putting it down
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base step
3rd person singular present steps
Present participle stepping
Past stepped
Will future will step
Going-to future going to step
Imperative negative don't step / do not step

Example sentences

Please step back from the edge.
I see so many shoes by the door that I can hardly step inside.
I see so many shoes by the door that I can hardly step inside.
It felt so good to step outside and breathe the fresh air.
It felt so good to step outside and breathe the fresh air.
It started to drizzle just as we stepped outside.
It started to drizzle just as we stepped outside.
I'm sorry I stepped on your foot; it wasn't intentional.
I'm sorry I stepped on your foot; it wasn't intentional.
The young boy bravely stepped forward to protect his friend.
The young boy bravely stepped forward to protect his friend.
The performer stepped onto the stage in a red spangled dress.
The performer stepped onto the stage in a red spangled dress.
The next in line please step forward.
The next in line please step forward.

Usage Notes

Used for short movements on foot. Often used with adverbs like 'back', 'forward', or 'aside'.

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