"step" | Definition and Related Words

step

Noun

Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal (synset 100175261)
"the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"

is a type of: maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical end
subtypes:
- countermeasure - an action taken to offset another action
- porcupine provision, shark repellent - a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts
- guard, precaution, safeguard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
same as: measure
The distance covered by a step (synset 113779389)
"he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"

is a type of: indefinite quantity - an estimated quantity

same as: footstep, pace, stride
The act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down (synset 100286401)
"he walked with unsteady steps"

is a type of: locomotion, travel - self-propelled movement
subtypes:
- pace, stride, tread - a step in walking or running
- pas - (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
- trip - a light or nimble tread
- sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
- footstep - the act of taking a step in walking
Support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway (synset 104322052)
"he paused on the bottom step"

is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing

subtypes: corbel step, corbie-step, corbiestep, crow step - (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall
has:
- riser - structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step
- tread - structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
is a part of: staircase, stairway - a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

same as: stair
Relative position in a graded series (synset 114453034)
"always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions"

is a type of: rank - relative status

subtypes: cut - a step on some scale

same as: gradation
A short distance (synset 113784719)
"it's only a step to the drugstore"

is a type of: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

same as: stone's throw
The sound of a step of someone walking (synset 107398423)
"he heard footsteps on the porch"

is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event

subtypes: tramp - a heavy footfall

same as: footfall, footstep
A musical interval of two semitones (synset 106872106)
is a type of: interval, musical interval - the difference in pitch between two notes

same as: tone, whole step, whole tone
A mark of a foot or shoe on a surface (synset 106657802)
"the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window"

is a type of: mark, print - a visible indication made on a surface

subtypes: footprint evidence - evidence in the form of footprints

same as: footmark, footprint
A solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed (synset 104322323)
is a type of: block - a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
A sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance (synset 100534959)
"he taught them the waltz step"

is a type of: locomotion, travel - self-propelled movement
subtypes:
- moonwalk - a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot
- chasse, sashay - (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
- glissade - (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet
is a part of: hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures

same as: dance step

Verb

Shift or move by taking a step (synset 201932791)
"step back"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

subtypes: backpedal - step backwards, in boxing
Put down or press the foot, place the foot (synset 202095677)
"For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

subtypes: step on, tread on - place or press the foot on

same as: tread
Cause (a computer) to execute a single command (synset 202569531)
is a type of: execute, run - carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
Treat badly (synset 202522260)
"This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"

is a type of: do by, handle, treat - interact in a certain way

subtypes: kick around - treat badly; abuse

same as: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat
Furnish with steps (synset 202335243)
"The architect wants to step the terrace"

referred to in: architecture - the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect

is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
Move with one's feet in a specific manner (synset 202096152)
"step lively"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner (synset 202095956)
"step over to the blackboard"

is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Place (a ship's mast) in its step (synset 201259051)
is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
Measure (distances) by pacing (synset 200491658)
"step off ten yards"

is a type of: measure, quantify - express as a number or measure or quantity

same as: pace
Move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation (synset 200124467)
"She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps"

is a type of: move - go or proceed from one point to another

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