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stepped

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈstɛpt// UK //stˈɛpt// stepped

v. to lift your foot and put it down in a different place. You do this when you are walking or moving your body.

v. to move by lifting one foot and setting it down in a new position. Often used with a prepositional phrase to indicate direction or location.


SIMPLE

She stepped onto the bus carefully.

CONTEXTUAL

He stepped over the puddle to keep his new shoes dry while crossing the street.

COMPLEX

The witness stepped forward to provide a detailed account of the events, despite the obvious tension in the courtroom.

Synonyms
Usage

Intransitive; typically followed by a prepositional phrase such as 'on', 'into', or 'over'.

Pitfall

He stepped the stairsHe stepped onto the stairsThe verb is intransitive and requires a preposition to connect it to the location or object.

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