step - Meaning in Gujarati

step - Meaning in Gujarati

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

12

Definitions and Meaning of step in English

step noun

1. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

   Example

   • "he walked with unsteady steps"
2. relative position in a graded series

   Examples

   • "always a step behind"
   • "keep in step with the fashions"
   • "subtle gradations in color"
3. a short distance

   Example

   • "it's only a step to the drugstore"
4. the distance covered by a step

   Example

   • "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
5. the sound of a step of someone walking

   Example

   • "he heard footsteps on the porch"
6. a musical interval of two semitones

   Synonyms

   tone

7. a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

   Example

   • "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window"
8. a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
9. support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

   Example

   • "he paused on the bottom step"
10. a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

    Example

    • "he taught them the waltz step"
11. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

    Examples

    • "the police took steps to reduce crime"
    • "the situation called for strong measures"

step verb

1. move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation

   Examples

   • "he won't step into his father's footsteps"
   • "She stepped into a life of luxury"
2. measure (distances) by pacing

   Example

   • "step off ten yards"
3. place (a ship's mast) in its step
4. shift or move by taking a step

   Example

   • "step back"
5. put down or press the foot, place the foot

   Synonyms

   tread

   Examples

   • "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"
   • "step on the brake"
6. walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner

   Example

   • "step over to the blackboard"
7. move with one's feet in a specific manner

   Example

   • "step lively"
8. furnish with steps

   Example

   • "The architect wants to step the terrace"
9. treat badly

   Examples

   • "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
   • "This boss abuses his workers"
10. cause (a computer) to execute a single command

Vocabulary Quiz

Animals

sheephorsebabooncheetah

Take full quiz

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Articles

Writing complex sentences in English (For beginners)

Writing is one such skill that should be encouraged in young children. Read the article and understand what are complex sentences and its structure.

English tenses

Knowing English tenses for a beginner is considered important. However, it is not really important for someone who speaks English on a regular basis or if it is a first language. Go through these…

Parts of speech

Learning parts of speech helps you to form better sentences and improves overall language learning. Read the article and try to make changes in your written and spoken language.

Parts of speech

Learning parts of speech helps you to form better sentences and improves overall language learning.…

Continue reading »

Tips of essay writing for children

Learn to write essays that are worth reading with these simple tips on essay writing and master the…

Continue reading »

20 important phrases to learn in Hindi

Knowing Hindi has its own advantages. Learn these sentences if you are new to this language or if…

Continue reading »

Read more articles »