Step ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Step ( noun )

1. A movement made by lifting the foot and putting it down in another place.
2. A single stage in a process or sequence of events.
3. A unit of measurement for strides or pace.
4. A stair or a series of steps used for climbing or descending.
5. An action or move taken in a particular direction or towards a particular goal.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'stap' which means 'a step, a pace'.

Examples:

1. She took a step forward.
2. He took a step back.
3. The first step in the process was to gather information.
4. The step was used to measure distance.
5. The step led to the roof.

(As a verb)

Step ( verb )

1. A movement made by lifting the foot and putting it down in another place.
2. A single stage in a process or sequence of events.
3. A unit of measurement for strides or pace.
4. A stair or a series of steps used for climbing or descending.
5. An action or move taken in a particular direction or towards a particular goal.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'stap' which means 'a step, a pace'.

Examples:

1. She took a step forward.
2. He took a step back.
3. The first step in the process was to gather information.
4. The step was used to measure distance.
5. The step led to the roof.