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steps

/stɛps/

steps around

steps back

stepsnoun

steps

Plural-only noun meaning a flight of stairs; also the regular plural of step

Translations

ступеньки

She sat on the front steps waiting for the mail.

Она сидела на передних ступеньках, ожидая почту.

шаги

He took three quick steps backward.

Он сделал три быстрых шага назад.

Definitions

A set or flight of stairs, especially those leading to or from a building entrance.

She sat on the front steps waiting for the mail.

Plural of step: individual movements made by placing one foot in front of the other while walking or dancing.

He took three quick steps backward.

stepsproper noun

Definitions

A British pop group formed in 1997, noted for their dance routines and catchy pop songs.

Steps announced a reunion tour in 2017.

stepnoun

steps

/stɛp/

Translations

этап

This is the next step in the project.

Это следующий этап в проекте.

шаг

He took a step forward.

Он сделал шаг вперед.

ступенька

She sat on the step of the porch.

Она сидела на ступеньке крыльца.

Additional translations

ступень

Definitions

A movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down in a new position, as in walking.

She took a step forward to get a better view of the painting.

A flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place the foot when moving from one level to another.

He tripped on the last step of the staircase.

A stage in a process or sequence of events.

Completing the application form is the first step in the hiring process.

A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to achieve a particular end.

The company is taking steps to improve customer service.

A degree or level in a scale, as of rank, achievement, or value.

She was promoted to the next step in the company hierarchy.

The distance covered by a single stride; a very short distance.

The café is only a few steps from the office.

In music, the interval between two adjacent notes in a diatonic scale.

A half step separates E and F on the piano keyboard.

Synonyms

stepverb

steps

stepped

Past Simple

stepped

Past Participle

stepping

Gerund

/stɛp/

Translations

шагать

He decided to step forward and take the lead.

Он решил шагать вперед и взять на себя руководство.

ступать

Be careful where you step in the forest.

Будь осторожен, где ты ступаешь в лесу.

переступать

She had to step over the puddle to keep her shoes dry.

Ей пришлось переступать через лужу, чтобы сохранить обувь сухой.

Additional translations

прошагать

выступать

войти

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stepadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving a step or steps (used attributively).

Her smartwatch displays step data in real time.