Ingles

step

gb/stˈɛp/ us/stˈɛp/
A1 Ingles
~ 1800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A1 event
1

One movement of the foot

The act of moving one foot forward or to the side while walking.

Padron ng paggamit: to take [a] step
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'foot' when counting distance; 'step' refers to movement, not the body part.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stride (Often suggests a longer or more confident step)
Mga kasalungat
stand still (Means not moving at all)
Mga kolokasyon
take a step |first step |step forward |step back |small step
Mga tema
daily life |movement |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She took a step closer to the door.
  • He paused after a few steps to catch his breath.
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He took a step to the left.
  • She made two steps forward.
  • The boy took his first step today.
  • I took one step back.
  • They walked ten steps to the shop.
Pangngalan A2 entity
2

Stage in a process

One action in a plan or process to reach a goal.

Padron ng paggamit: the next step [in something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'step' as a physical movement here; in this sense, it is metaphorical for part of a process.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stage (Refers to a phase in a process, not necessarily an action)
Mga kasalungat
completion (Indicates the end rather than an intermediate stage)
Mga kolokasyon
first step |next step |important step |final step |take steps
Mga tema
daily life |planning |work |education |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • Learning the basics is the first step toward mastering the skill.
  • Our next step is to test the product.
  • This is an important step in your career development.
  • Follow these steps to assemble the furniture.
  • Taking small steps can lead to big results.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The first step is to wash your hands.
  • This is the last step of the job.
  • What is the next step?
  • I will take steps to fix it.
  • We must follow each step carefully.
Pandiwa A1 action
3

Put foot in place

To move your foot onto or into a place while walking.

Padron ng paggamit: to step [in/onto/over something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'walk'; 'step' can mean just one movement, not continuous motion.
Mga kasingkahulugan
tread (More formal or literary; can imply careful or heavy walking)
Mga kasalungat
stand still (Means not moving from where you are)
Mga kolokasyon
step forward |step back |step inside |step over |step onto
Mga tema
movement |daily life |daily_life |body |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She stepped onto the train quickly.
  • Be careful not to step on the wet paint.
  • He stepped aside to let her pass.
  • I stepped into the room quietly.
  • They stepped over the puddle.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Please step inside.
  • Do not step on the grass.
  • He stepped over the rope.
  • I stepped into the shop.
  • She stepped back from the dog.
Pangngalan A2 entity
4

Part of staircase to stand on

One of the flat parts you walk on when using stairs.

Mga kasingkahulugan
stair (Usually refers to the whole structure; 'step' is one part)
Mga kasalungat
landing (A flat area between sets of stairs)
Mga kolokasyon
top step |bottom step |stone steps |wooden steps
Mga tema
home |architecture |housing |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She sat on the top step and waited.
  • Be careful, that step is loose.
  • There are three steps leading to the front door.
  • He tripped on the bottom step.
  • The stone steps were slippery after rain.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I sat on the step outside.
  • Be careful of the first step.
  • There are five steps to my house.
  • The cat is sleeping on the top step.
  • She cleaned each step.
Pandiwa B1 action
5

Enter role or situation

To take someone's place or join in when needed.

Padron ng paggamit: to step into [a role/situation]
Mga kasingkahulugan
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone; less figurative)
Mga kasalungat
withdraw (Means to remove oneself from a role or situation)
Mga kolokasyon
step into a role |step into someone's shoes |step into action
Mga tema
work |social |business |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She stepped into the manager's role during his absence.
  • He stepped into the discussion to offer his opinion.
  • When the lead actor fell ill, his understudy stepped in.
  • Parents often have to step in when children argue.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I stepped into her job for one week.
  • He stepped into the game when a player was hurt.
  • She stepped into the meeting when her boss was away.
  • They stepped in to help us.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
step
IPA
GB/stˈɛp/
US/stˈɛp/
Mga pantig at diin
step (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (step)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: step
  • Plural: steps
Verb
  • Base: step
  • 3rd Person Singular: steps
  • Present Participle: stepping
  • Past: stepped
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
steps noun stepping verb stepped verb
Related words
footstep noun A2 doorstep noun stepfather noun A2 stepmother noun B1
Advanced or less common
stepladder noun
Mahahalagang punto
  • Irregular present participle: stepping Verb
  • Irregular past: stepped Verb
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Watch your step on these icy stairs.
  • You’d better watch your step around the boss today.

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