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Take one step forward.
What does Step mean?
a foot movement or one part of a process.
Dictionary definition
A movement made by lifting and placing a foot, or one part of a process.
Example sentences
Step in a sentence
medium
The first step in the recipe is to wash your hands.
hard
Breaking a difficult problem into each step can make it easier to solve.
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What does step mean?
Step means a foot movement or one part of a process.
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Which word is closest in meaning to step?
Stage is close in meaning to step in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses step correctly?
A step can be one part of a process or set of directions.
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WordStep.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningStep means a foot movement or one part of a process.
ExampleExample: Take one step forward.
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Synonyms
Words like Step
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopUse as a contrast when movement ends.
whole processUse as a contrast when step means one part of a process.
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Word family
Step word family
Base word
step
noun
steps
More than one foot movement or process part.
verb
stepped
Moved by placing a foot in the past.
verb
stepping
Moving by placing a foot now.
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Hint for students
a foot movement or one part of a process.
Common mix-up
Step is not the same as stop. Step means a foot movement or one part of a process.
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Read this model sentence: The first step in the recipe is to wash your hands. Clue words: first, recipe, wash. Underline clue words that show why step fits instead of stop. Now write one new sentence that shows step without using the word step. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show step?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The first step in the recipe is to wash your hands." Why does step fit better than stop?
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