Synonyms for

Steps

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

Definition

Steps are the things you climb up or down to get from one place to another. They can be inside a building or outside.

Synonyms & similar words

dancestep stairs tone pace footprint stonesthrow gradation wholestep tread step stride abuse footfall mistreat illtreat stair footstep maltreat measure wholetone illuse footmark stairs staircase stairway stepladder footsteps strides tread footfall gait pace walk march climb ascend descend

Synonyms by register

Formal

stages phases gradations measures

Informal

moves actions ways tactics

Literary

paces strides bounds

Antonyms

stagnation inaction idleness cessation standstill

Common collocations

  • take steps
  • next steps
  • baby steps
  • small steps
  • big steps
  • follow the steps
  • step by step

Word family

noun step
verb step
adjective stepped
adverb stepwise

Usage note

The word 'steps' can refer to physical actions of walking or to stages in a process. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I climbed the steps to the top of the hill.
  2. She tripped and fell down the steps.
  3. The steps were slippery from the rain.
  4. He counted the steps as he walked up to the door.
  5. The steps were too steep for the small child to climb.

Quotes

  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao Tzu
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. -Marlon Wayans
  • When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. -Unknown

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