stepped Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb shift or move by taking a step
   step.
   
   • step back
2. verb put down or press the foot, place the foot
   step; tread.
   
   • For fools rush in where angels fear to tread
   • step on the brake
3. verb cause (a computer) to execute a single command
   step.
   
4. verb treat badly
   ill-use; ill-treat; maltreat; step; abuse; mistreat.
   
   • This boss abuses his workers
   • She is always stepping on others to get ahead
5. verb furnish with steps
   step.
   
   • The architect wants to step the terrace
6. verb move with one's feet in a specific manner
   step.
   
   • step lively
7. verb walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner
   step.
   
   • step over to the blackboard
8. verb place (a ship's mast) in its step
   step.
   
9. verb measure (distances) by pacing
   pace; step.
   
   • step off ten yards
10. verb move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation
    step.
    
    • She stepped into a life of luxury
    • he won't step into his father's footsteps

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