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Synonyms: step, measure Definition: any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal Usage: the situation called for strong measures; the police took steps to reduce crime
Hypernyms: maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre Definition: a move made to gain a tactical end
Synonyms: step Definition: the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down Usage: he walked with unsteady steps
Hypernyms: locomotion, travel Definition: self-propelled movement
Synonyms: step, dance step Definition: a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance Usage: he taught them the waltz step
Hypernyms: locomotion, travel Definition: self-propelled movement
Synonyms: step, stair Definition: support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway Usage: he paused on the bottom step
Hypernyms: support Definition: any device that bears the weight of another thing Usage: there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Synonyms: step Definition: a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
Hypernyms: block Definition: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) Usage: the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Synonyms: step, footmark, footprint Definition: a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface Usage: the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window
Hypernyms: mark, print Definition: a visible indication made on a surface Usage: some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks; paw prints were everywhere
Synonyms: step, tone, whole step, whole tone Definition: a musical interval of two semitones
Hypernyms: musical interval, interval Definition: the difference in pitch between two notes
Synonyms: footfall, footstep, step Definition: the sound of a step of someone walking Usage: he heard footsteps on the porch
Hypernyms: sound Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event Usage: the sound awakened them
Synonyms: footstep, pace, step, stride Definition: the distance covered by a step Usage: he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
Hypernyms: indefinite quantity Definition: an estimated quantity
Synonyms: step, stone's throw Definition: a short distance Usage: it's only a step to the drugstore
Hypernyms: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Synonyms: step Definition: move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation Usage: She stepped into a life of luxury; he won't step into his father's footsteps
Hypernyms: move Definition: go or proceed from one point to another Usage: the debate moved from family values to the economy
Synonyms: pace, step Definition: measure (distances) by pacing Usage: step off ten yards
Hypernyms: measure, quantify Definition: express as a number or measure or quantity Usage: Can you quantify your results?
Synonyms: step Definition: place (a ship's mast) in its step
Hypernyms: put, place, pose, position, set, lay Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point
Synonyms: step Definition: shift or move by taking a step Usage: step back
Hypernyms: go, locomote, travel, move Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast
Synonyms: tread, step Definition: put down or press the foot, place the foot Usage: For fools rush in where angels fear to tread; step on the brake
Hypernyms: go, locomote, travel, move Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast
Synonyms: step Definition: walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner Usage: step over to the blackboard
Hypernyms: walk Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet
Synonyms: step Definition: move with one's feet in a specific manner Usage: step lively
Hypernyms: go, locomote, travel, move Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast
Synonyms: step Definition: furnish with steps Usage: The architect wants to step the terrace
Hypernyms: supply, render, provide, furnish Definition: give something useful or necessary to Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater
Synonyms: ill-treat, ill-use, mistreat, maltreat, abuse, step Definition: treat badly Usage: This boss abuses his workers; She is always stepping on others to get ahead
Hypernyms: do by, treat, handle Definition: interact in a certain way Usage: Do right by her; Treat him with caution, please; Handle the press reporters gently