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Translations

steppedpast participle
Used attributively to describe objects arranged like steps.
à degrésSe dit surtout d’une construction ou d’une surface disposée en gradins ou en niveaux successifs.
The stepped pyramid dominated the desert skyline.
La pyramide à degrés dominait la ligne d’horizon du désert.
Additional translations
en gradinsEmploi courant dans le domaine de l’architecture.
stepverb

stepped

Past Simple

stepped
Past Simple
stepped
Past Participle
stepping
Gerund
UK
/stɛp/
US
/stɛp/
She stepped carefully over the puddle.
Elle a marché prudemment par-dessus la flaque.
Additional translations
piétinerQuand le pied appuie ou se pose sur quelque chose.
arpenterQuand il s'agit de mesurer une distance en comptant ses pas.
Synonyms
pace
walk
tread
march
tramp
stomp
advance
stride

Definitions

steppedpast participle
Built, formed, or arranged in a series of rising stages or levels like steps.
The stepped pyramid dominated the desert skyline.
stepverb
To move by lifting the foot and setting it down in a new position.
She stepped carefully over the puddle.
To put or press the foot on something.
He accidentally stepped on her foot during the dance.
To walk a short distance.
He stepped outside to get some fresh air.
To measure or pace out (a distance) by counting one’s steps.
The technician stepped off twenty meters to position the antenna.
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