stepping
word · lemma: step
/ˈstɛpɪŋ/
STE-ping
/stˈɛpɪŋ/
STE-ping
Definition
"Stepping" is the -ing form of "step." It usually means moving by taking a step, putting your foot on something, or moving in a careful or particular way.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in continuous tenses: 'is stepping', 'was stepping'. Common patterns include 'step into', 'step on', and 'step back'. In some contexts it can also be figurative, as in 'stepping into a new role'.
Spanish: pisando - dando un pasoPortuguese (BR): pisando - dando um passoPortuguese (PT): a pisar - a dar um passoChinese (Simplified): 踩 - 迈步Chinese (Traditional): 踩 - 邁步Hindi: कदम रखते हुए - पैर रखकरArabic: يخطو - يدوسBengali: পা ফেলা - পদক্ষেপ নেওয়াRussian: шагать - ступатьJapanese: 踏む - 歩むVietnamese: bước - đặt chânKorean: 밟고 있다 - 디디고 있다Turkish: adım atmak - basmakUrdu: قدم رکھنا - چلناIndonesian: melangkah - menginjak
Example Sentences
He is stepping over the puddle.
basic
She is stepping on the grass.
basic
The baby is stepping slowly.
basic
Watch it—you’re stepping on my phone charger.
natural
She’s stepping into a manager role next month.
natural
I almost slipped stepping off the bus.
natural