step
gb/stˈɛp/ us/stˈɛp/
A1
ఆంగ్లం
~ 1800
lépés, lép, lépcsőfok, foklap, átvesz, bekapcsolódik, beugrik
నామవాచకం
A1
1
lépés
A2
వాడుక నమూనా:
to take [a] step
She took a step closer to the door.
Egy lépéssel közelebb lépett az ajtóhoz.
He paused after a few steps to catch his breath.
Néhány lépés után megállt, hogy kifújja magát.
The baby’s first steps were a big moment for the family.
I heard footsteps on the stairs.
Please take one step back from the edge.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
He took a step to the left.
Egy lépést tett balra.
She made two steps forward.
Két lépést tett előre.
The boy took his first step today.
I took one step back.
They walked ten steps to the shop.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'foot' when counting distance; 'step' refers to movement, not the body part.
అర్థం
One movement of the foot
పదకలయికలు
take a step
|first step
|step forward
|step back
|small step
పర్యాయపదాలు
stride (Often suggests a longer or more confident step)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
stand still (Means not moving at all)
విషయాలు
daily life
|movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
The act of moving one foot forward or to the side while walking.
A single movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place when walking, running, or moving.
నామవాచకం
A2
2
lépés
A2
వాడుక నమూనా:
the next step [in something]
Learning the basics is the first step toward mastering the skill.
Az alapok megtanulása az első lépés a készség elsajátítása felé.
Our next step is to test the product.
A következő lépésünk a termék tesztelése.
This is an important step in your career development.
Follow these steps to assemble the furniture.
Taking small steps can lead to big results.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
The first step is to wash your hands.
Az első lépés az, hogy megmossuk a kezünket.
This is the last step of the job.
Ez a munka utolsó lépése.
What is the next step?
I will take steps to fix it.
We must follow each step carefully.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse 'step' as a physical movement here; in this sense, it is metaphorical for part of a process.
అర్థం
Stage in a process
పదకలయికలు
first step
|next step
|important step
|final step
|take steps
పర్యాయపదాలు
stage (Refers to a phase in a process, not necessarily an action)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
completion (Indicates the end rather than an intermediate stage)
విషయాలు
daily life
|planning
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
One action in a plan or process to reach a goal.
One of a series of actions or stages needed to achieve something.
క్రియ
A1
3
lép
A2
వాడుక నమూనా:
to step [in/onto/over something]
She stepped onto the train quickly.
Gyorsan fellépett a vonatra.
Be careful not to step on the wet paint.
Vigyázz, nehogy rálépj a nedves festékre.
He stepped aside to let her pass.
I stepped into the room quietly.
They stepped over the puddle.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
Please step inside.
Kérem, lépjen be.
Do not step on the grass.
Ne lépj a fűre.
He stepped over the rope.
I stepped into the shop.
She stepped back from the dog.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'walk'; 'step' can mean just one movement, not continuous motion.
అర్థం
Put foot in place
పదకలయికలు
step forward
|step back
|step inside
|step over
|step onto
పర్యాయపదాలు
tread (More formal or literary; can imply careful or heavy walking)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
stand still (Means not moving from where you are)
విషయాలు
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|body
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To move your foot onto or into a place while walking.
To move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a particular place or direction.
నామవాచకం
A2
4
She sat on the top step and waited.
Leült a legfelső lépcsőfokra, és várt.
Be careful, that step is loose.
Vigyázz, az a lépcsőfok mozog.
There are three steps leading to the front door.
He tripped on the bottom step.
The stone steps were slippery after rain.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I sat on the step outside.
Leültem a kinti lépcsőfokra.
Be careful of the first step.
Vigyázz az első lépcsőfokra.
There are five steps to my house.
The cat is sleeping on the top step.
She cleaned each step.
అర్థం
Part of staircase to stand on
పదకలయికలు
top step
|bottom step
|stone steps
|wooden steps
పర్యాయపదాలు
stair (Usually refers to the whole structure; 'step' is one part)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
landing (A flat area between sets of stairs)
విషయాలు
home
|architecture
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
One of the flat parts you walk on when using stairs.
A flat horizontal surface on which you put your foot when going up or down stairs or similar structures.
క్రియ
B1
5
వాడుక నమూనా:
to step into [a role/situation]
She stepped into the manager's role during his absence.
A távollétében átvette a vezetői feladatokat.
He stepped into the discussion to offer his opinion.
Bekapcsolódott a beszélgetésbe, hogy elmondja a véleményét.
When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy stepped in.
Parents often have to step in when children argue.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I stepped into her job for one week.
Egy hétre átvettem a munkáját.
He stepped into the game when a player was hurt.
Beállt a játékba, amikor az egyik játékos megsérült.
She stepped into the meeting when her boss was away.
They stepped in to help us.
అర్థం
Enter role or situation
పదకలయికలు
step into a role
|step into someone's shoes
|step into action
పర్యాయపదాలు
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone; less figurative)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
withdraw (Means to remove oneself from a role or situation)
విషయాలు
work
|social
|business
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
To take someone's place or join in when needed.
To begin doing someone else's job, role, or responsibility, often temporarily; or to become involved in a situation.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
step
IPA
GB/stˈɛp/
US/stˈɛp/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
step (1 అక్షరఖండం)
Stress on 1st syllable (step)
పద రూపాలు
Noun
- Base: step
- Plural: steps
Verb
- Base: step
- 3rd Person Singular: steps
- Present Participle: stepping
- Past: stepped
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
steps
noun
stepping
verb
stepped
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
stepladder
noun
ముఖ్యాంశాలు
- Irregular present participle: stepping Verb
- Irregular past: stepped Verb
పదప్రయోగాలు
in someone's shoes
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ʃˈuz/
idiom
In another person's situation
To imagine being in another person's situation and thinking how you would feel or act.
ఉదాహరణలు
- If I were in your shoes, I would apologize.
- You should try to put yourself in her shoes before judging.
one step ahead
1/wˈʌn stˈɛp əhˈɛd/
idiom
More prepared than others
To be slightly more advanced or ready than other people.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Our team is always one step ahead of the competition.
- She planned her trip so well that she was one step ahead at every stage.
out of step (with)
1/ˈaʊt əv stˈɛp wˈɪθ/
idiom
Not matching others' pace or ideas
Not behaving, thinking, or moving at the same time or in the same way as others.
ఉదాహరణలు
- His views are out of step with most people here.
- The soldiers were out of step during the parade.
step by step
1/stˈɛp bˈaɪ stˈɛp/
fixed phrase
Gradually and in order
Doing something slowly and carefully in small stages.
ఉదాహరణలు
- We will solve this problem step by step.
- Follow the instructions step by step.
- She followed the instructions step by step.
- She explained the process step by step.
watch your step
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ stˈɛp/
idiom
be careful moving/behaving
Be careful when you walk or when you act, so you don't get hurt or cause trouble.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Watch your step on the wet floor.
- You'd better watch your step around the boss.
watch your step
2/wˈɔt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ stˈɛp/
idiom
Be careful walking or acting
Be careful about where you walk or how you behave so you don't get hurt or cause problems.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Watch your step on these icy stairs.
- You’d better watch your step around the boss today.