Step inside Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd
STEP in-SYDE
stˈɛp/ /ɪnˈsaɪd
STEP in-SYDE
Definition
To walk or move into a place, usually a room or a building, by crossing its entrance.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is slightly polite or inviting, commonly used when welcoming someone or instructing them to enter. Often heard as 'Please, step inside.' Can be used literally or figuratively (e.g., 'Step inside my office.'). Rarely used for outdoor spaces; more for enclosed places.
Spanish: entrarPortuguese (BR): entrarPortuguese (PT): entrarChinese (Simplified): 走进来Chinese (Traditional): 走進來Hindi: अंदर आनाArabic: ادخلBengali: ভিতরে যান - ভিতরে আসুনRussian: зайдите внутрь - войти внутрьJapanese: 中に入るVietnamese: bước vào bên trongKorean: 안으로 들어오다Turkish: içeri girinUrdu: اندر آناIndonesian: masuk ke dalam
Example Sentences
She asked me to step inside the house.
basic
Please step inside and take a seat.
basic
You have to step inside to see the paintings.
basic
It's cold out there—come, step inside for a moment.
natural
As soon as I stepped inside, I could smell fresh bread.
natural
The office looks small from outside, but step inside and you'll be amazed.
natural