Synonyms for

Stepping

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

Definition

The act of moving by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place.

Synonyms & similar words

maltreat step abuse pace mistreat illuse illtreat tread walking striding marching treading tramping stomping trudging pacing sauntering strolling hiking moseying rambling roaming wandering promenading perambulating ambulating proceeding advancing

Synonyms by register

Formal

advancing progressing proceeding

Informal

walking moving going trotting

Literary

treading marching striding

Antonyms

stopping halting pausing ceasing resting standing remaining

Common collocations

  • stepping stone
  • stepping out
  • stepping up
  • stepping down
  • stepping in
  • stepping carefully
  • stepping lightly

Word family

noun step
verb step
adjective stepping
adverb stepwise

Usage note

The word 'stepping' is the present participle of 'step'. It often appears in compound nouns like 'stepping stone' or phrasal verbs like 'stepping out'.

Example sentences

  1. I was stepping on the stairs.
  2. The dancer was stepping gracefully.
  3. The hiker was stepping over rocks.
  4. The soldier was stepping in formation.
  5. The baby was stepping for the first time.

Quotes

  • Life is like a dance, you step, spin, jump, and fall but what matters is that you get back up and keep on stepping.
  • Success is not a one-step thing, it's a step-by-step thing.
  • Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life.

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