STEPの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

STEP Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb combining form noun 3 noun verb combining form Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In step 1 of 3 noun ˈstep Synonyms of step 1 : a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as a : one of a series of structures consisting of a riser and a tread b : a ladder rung 2 a (1) : an advance or movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere (2) : a combination of foot or foot and body movements constituting a unit or a repeated pattern a dance step (3) : manner of walking : stride b : footprint sense 1 c : the sound of a footstep 3 a : the space passed over in one step b : a short distance c : the height of one stair 4 steps plural : course , way directed his steps toward the river 5 a : a degree, grade, or rank in a scale b : a stage in a process was guided through every step of my career 6 : a frame on a ship designed to receive an upright shaft especially : a block supporting the heel of a mast 7 : an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series taking steps to improve the situation 8 : a steplike offset or part usually occurring in a series 9 : the interval between two adjacent notes in a musical scale 10 : step aerobics 11 : a slight lead in or as if in a race has a step on the competition steplike ˈstep-ˌlīk adjective stepped ˈstept adjective see also: in step out of step step 2 of 3 verb stepped ; stepping ; steps intransitive verb 1 a : to move by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in succession They stepped into the elevator. She stepped inside and closed the door. I'm sorry, but he just stepped outside for a moment. When I call your name, please step forward. She stepped up to the microphone. I stepped up/down onto the landing. He stepped back, startled. Please step away from the moving doors. They stepped aside to let the paramedics through. We watched as the passengers stepped ashore. b : dance Joyfully along the contra lines, the dancers held hands, listened to the caller, and stepped to the music … — Joan Donaldson 2 a : to go on foot : walk She stepped down to the corner store. see also step out b obsolete : advance , proceed c : to be on one's way : leave — often used with along told them to step along see also step aside , step down d : to move briskly kept us stepping 3 : to press down with the foot step on the brake 4 : to come as if at a single step stepped into a good job 5 : to extend by or as if by a stairstep … the room steps down past a viewing area to a projection television screen hung from the ceiling. — Sunset A wooden retaining wall—which holds the slope above the staircase— steps up in level sections. — Susan Lang transitive verb 1 : to take (a pace, etc.) by moving the feet in succession step three paces 2 a : to move (the foot) in any direction : set the first person to step foot on the moon b : to traverse (something) on foot … proud … of stepping this famous pavement … — Virginia Woolf 3 : to go through the steps of (something) : perform step a minuet 4 : to make (something) erect by fixing the lower end in a step step the mast 5 : to measure (something) by steps step off 50 yards 6 a : to provide (something) with steps He stepped the front of the stage down into the stalls and built a permanent cyclorama across the full width of the rear wall. — Colin Chambers b : to make steps in (something) step a key 7 : to construct or arrange (something) in or as if in steps … we looked down on an expanse of craggy peaks with terraces stepped up the sides … — Time see also: step on it step up step- 3 of 3 combining form : related by virtue of a marriage (as of a parent) and not by blood step parent step sister Synonyms of step Relevance Noun means measure move action effort shift attempt Verb walk tread See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of step in a Sentence Noun She took one step forward. The baby took her first steps today. I heard steps on the stairs. The edge of the cliff was only about three steps to my left. The cottage is just steps from the beach. He walks with a spring in his step . She walked down the hall with a quick step . a major step towards independence We are taking steps to correct the situation. Verb She stepped onto the bus. They stepped aside to let her pass. Please step away from the door. He stepped outside for a moment. Step in my office for a minute. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Noun Then, not only that, just to be able to cash in, that’s like the next step there. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News , 29 Apr. 2026 While Indiana has taken a huge step , the reality is our adversaries continue to adapt their tactics, and other states should take note. — Joe Gebbia Sr, Chicago Tribune , 28 Apr. 2026 Verb Nearly two years after Van Noten stepped away from his role as the creative director of his namesake brand, the Fondazione Dries Van Noten opened its doors on April 25. — Asad Syrkett, Architectural Digest , 27 Apr. 2026 In the 10th inning, Thomas stepped to the plate with two outs. — Kansas City Star , 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for step Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English stæpe ; akin to Old High German stapfo step, stampfōn to stamp Combining form Middle English, from Old English stēop- ; akin to Old High German stiof- step-, Old English a stēpan to deprive, bereave First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Time Traveler The first known use of step was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing step a / one step ahead of a step in the right direction a step up / down baby step break step by step counter - step every inch / step of the way every step of the way fall into step goose - step half step hop, step, and jump in step keep step one - step out of step pick / step up the pace route step side step step aerobics step aside step back step backward / forward step - by - step step change step dance step - down step forward step function step - in step into step into her shoes step into (someone's) shoes step lively step on it step on (someone's) toes step on the gas step on the toes of (someone) step out step out of line step right up step stool step turn step - up step up to the plate stutter step two - step watch one's step whole step See More Rhymes for step cep hep pep prep rep sep steppe strep yep bicep doorstep footstep See All Rhymes for step Browse Nearby Words Stentorphone step step- See all Nearby Words Articles Related to step Is there a difference between 'steps'... When to use each Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition step 1 of 2 noun ˈstep 1 : a rest for the foot in going up or down : stair , rung 2 a : a movement made by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere b : a combination of foot or foot and body movements in a repeated pattern c : manner of walking : stride knows me by my step d : footprint e : the sound of a footstep 3 a : the space passed over in one step b : a short distance only a step away c : the height of one stair 4 plural : course entry 1 sense 2 , way guided their steps down the path 5 a : a level or rank in a scale one step nearer graduation b : a stage in a process 6 : an action, proceeding, or measure often occurring as one in a series took steps to correct the situation 7 : a musical scale degree steplike -ˌlīk adjective stepped ˈstept adjective step 2 of 2 verb stepped ; stepping 1 a : to move or take by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in order step three paces stepped ashore b : dance entry 1 sense 1 2 a : to go on foot : walk step outside b : to move briskly really stepped along 3 : to press down with the foot step on a nail 4 : to come as if at a single step step into a good job 5 : to measure by steps stepper noun More from Merriam-Webster on step Nglish: Translation of step for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about step Last Updated: 29 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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