stepped

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or go with steps; to advance one foot at a time, raising the body each time on the next foot, so as to climb a height or ascend a stair.

  - "He stepped off the bus and onto the sidewalk."
  - "The hikers stepped carefully over the rocks."
  - "The children stepped in puddles on their way to school."

• Verb

  To perform (a dance) by stepping.

  - "The dancers stepped gracefully across the stage."
  - "The children stepped to the music during the school assembly."

• Noun

  A move made with one foot, especially in a dance or in playing certain games.

  - "The dancer made a series of quick steps."
  - "The referee called a foul for stepping on an opponent's foot."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɛpt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stepped
heaped , reaped , seaped , deep , peep , keep , weep

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Variants

List of all variants of stepped that leads to same result
in step , out of step , step , steplike , stepped , steps , stepping , stepped-up , baby step , baby steps , baby-step , baby-stepped , baby-stepping , baby-steps , goose-step , goose-stepped , goose-stepping , goose-steps , one-step , one-stepped , one-stepping , one-steps , step aside , stepped aside , stepping aside , steps aside , step down , stepped down , stepping down , steps down , step in , stepped in , stepping in , steps in , step on it , stepped on it , stepping on it , steps on it

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Forms

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stepped (past tense and past participle of step)

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Etymology

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Old English stēpan; related to stīpan 'to push, thrust', steppa 'footstep'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stepped on the gas' comes from the idea of pressing down on the accelerator pedal with your foot, which is also called the 'gas pedal'.

2. In the game of chess, a 'pawn' can move two squares forward on its first move, but after that, it can only move one square at a time. This is known as 'taking a step' or 'making a move' with the pawn.

3. In ancient Rome, people would step into public baths to cleanse themselves before entering the main bathing area. This was known as 'taking the step' or 'making the step'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Footstep: The sound or mark made by a foot as it touches or presses against a surface.

2. Staircase: A series of steps or risers used to ascend or descend from one level to another.

3. Dance step: A specific movement or series of movements made while dancing.

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Culture

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The word 'stepped' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe movement, especially in the context of climbing stairs or dancing. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo says, 'Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! / For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.' This line is often quoted because of the way it rhymes with 'night' and the idea of taking steps towards love.

How to Memorize "stepped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself taking steps one by one, focusing on the sensation of your foot touching the ground or the next step. Visualize the word 'stepped' written out in your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stepped' with the idea of progression or moving forward, or with the image of a foot stepping onto a new surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'stepped' with a memorable phrase or image, such as 'Step into the future' or 'Step up to the challenge'.

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