stepped
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.moved by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place.
v.the past tense of 'step', indicating the action of moving by lifting and setting down one's foot.
Simple“He stepped carefully over the puddle so he wouldn't get his shoes wet.”
In context“She stepped onto the podium with a mixture of trepidation and pride, ready to address the assembled delegates for the first time.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a shape with different levels or flat sections, like a set of stairs.
adj.arranged in a series of graduated levels, offsets, or tiers resembling a staircase.
Simple“The garden had a stepped design that followed the slope of the hill.”
In context“The ancient temple featured a stepped pyramid structure, with each level becoming progressively smaller as it reached the summit.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.increased the amount or speed of something.
v.the past tense of the phrasal verb 'step up', meaning to increase the intensity, volume, or speed of an activity.
Simple“The factory stepped up production to meet the high demand for the new phone.”
In context“Security measures were significantly stepped up following the discovery of a potential vulnerability in the building's access control system.”
Synonyms
Usage stepped back