Synonyms for

Stepped

Verb / stept / Another word for stepped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To put one foot in front of the other and move forward or upward.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

advanced proceeded progressed

Informal

went moved walked

Literary

trod paced

Antonyms

walked ran jumped leapt strode bounded

Common collocations

  • stepped out
  • stepped in
  • stepped up
  • stepped down
  • stepped aside
  • stepped back
  • stepped forward

Word family

noun step
verb step
adjective stepped

Usage note

The past tense of 'step' is 'stepped'. It often implies a deliberate or measured movement. Be careful not to confuse it with 'stiffed', which means to cheat someone out of money.

Example sentences

  1. I stepped on a spider and scared myself.
  2. He stepped up to the plate and hit a home run.
  3. She carefully stepped over the puddle on the sidewalk.
  4. The toddler stepped on the scale to see how much weight he had gained.
  5. I stepped on a Lego and it hurt my foot.

Quotes

  • I've stepped more on my living room carpet than I have on any stage in my life. - Hugh Jackman
  • I have stepped off the relationship scene to come to terms with myself. - Dwayne Johnson
  • I have stepped outside my comfort zone enough to know that, yes, the world does fall apart, but not in the way that you fear. - Tan Le

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