steps

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of step. Use this form when you mean more than one step.

   The children counted the steps as they climbed the tower.

   He took two steps and then stopped to rest.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of step. Use it with he, she, or it.

   She steps carefully across the icy sidewalk.

   He steps onto the stage as the lights dim.

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3. 3
   nouncountableplural

   An outdoor set of stairs, often at the front of a building.

   Like the wide stone stairs in front of a big museum.

   They sat on the front steps and watched the rain.

   The church steps were crowded with visitors after the service.

   Similarstairs, staircase, stairway

4. 4
   nounplural

   The path or direction a person takes while walking somewhere.

   Like following your own footprints back the way you came.

   She retraced her steps to find the key she had dropped.

   He turned his steps toward home as night fell.

   Similarpath, way, course, route

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5. 5
   nounBritishplural

   A folding ladder you stand on to reach high places.

   Like a small ladder that folds shut when you're done.

   Fetch the steps so I can reach the top shelf.

   She wobbled on the steps while painting the ceiling.

   Similarstepladder, ladder

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