stepped
word · lemma: step
/ˈstɛpt/
stept
/stˈɛpt/
stept
Definition
Past tense of 'step'. It means to move by lifting and placing your foot, or to put your foot on something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with particles and prepositions: 'step in' (intervene), 'step out' (go out briefly), 'step on' (put your foot on). 'Stepped on' can also mean treated someone badly or ignored their feelings.
Spanish: dio un paso - pisóPortuguese (BR): deu um passo - pisouPortuguese (PT): deu um passo - pisouChinese (Simplified): 迈步了 - 踩到了Chinese (Traditional): 邁步了 - 踩到了Hindi: कदम बढ़ाया - पैर रख दियाArabic: خطا خطوة - داس علىBengali: পা বাড়াল - পদক্ষেপ করলRussian: ступил - наступилJapanese: 踏み出した - 踏んだVietnamese: bước vào - giẫm lênKorean: 걸었다 - 발을 디뎠다 - 밟았다Turkish: adım attı - bastıUrdu: قدم رکھا - پیر رکھاIndonesian: melangkah - menginjak
Example Sentences
She stepped into the room quietly.
basic
He stepped on my foot by accident.
basic
I stepped back when I saw the snake.
basic
She stepped in and saved the meeting from turning into an argument.
natural
I think I stepped on a glass shard in the kitchen.
natural
He stepped up when the team needed him most.
natural