Англійська

step

gb/stˈɛp/ us/stˈɛp/
A1 Англійська
~ 1800
Значення
0 значень
Іменник A1 event
1

One movement of the foot

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

Модель уживання: to take [a] step
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'foot' when counting distance; 'step' refers to movement, not the body part.
Синоніми
stride (Often suggests a longer or more confident step)
Антоніми
stand still (Means not moving at all)
Словосполучення
take a step |first step |step forward |step back |small step
Теми
daily life |movement |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Іменник A2 entity
2

Stage in a process

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

Модель уживання: the next step [in something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'step' as a physical movement here; in this sense, it is metaphorical for part of a process.
Синоніми
stage (Refers to a phase in a process, not necessarily an action)
Антоніми
completion (Indicates the end rather than an intermediate stage)
Словосполучення
first step |next step |important step |final step |take steps
Теми
daily life |planning |work |education |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Дієслово A1 action
3

Put foot in place

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

Модель уживання: to step [in/onto/over something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'step' with 'walk'; 'step' can mean just one movement, not continuous motion.
Синоніми
tread (More formal or literary; can imply careful or heavy walking)
Антоніми
stand still (Means not moving from where you are)
Словосполучення
step forward |step back |step inside |step over |step onto
Теми
movement |daily life |daily_life |body |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Іменник A2 entity
4

Part of staircase to stand on

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

Синоніми
stair (Usually refers to the whole structure; 'step' is one part)
Антоніми
landing (A flat area between sets of stairs)
Словосполучення
top step |bottom step |stone steps |wooden steps
Теми
home |architecture |housing |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Дієслово B1 action
5

Enter role or situation

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

Модель уживання: to step into [a role/situation]
Синоніми
substitute (Focuses on replacing someone; less figurative)
Антоніми
withdraw (Means to remove oneself from a role or situation)
Словосполучення
step into a role |step into someone's shoes |step into action
Теми
work |social |business |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
step
IPA
GB/stˈɛp/
US/stˈɛp/
Склади й наголос
step (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (step)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: step
  • Plural: steps
Verb
  • Base: step
  • 3rd Person Singular: steps
  • Present Participle: stepping
  • Past: stepped
Споріднені слова
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
Граматичні особливості
  • Irregular present participle: stepping Verb
  • Irregular past: stepped Verb
Вирази

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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

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

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