step
/step/noun
उच्चारण स्टेप
कदम, पग
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as phrasal verb
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[C]
the act of lifting your foot and putting it down in order to walk or move somewhere
कदम, पग
- He took a step forward.
- She took a small step back and smiled.
- The baby took her first step yesterday.
+ 2 more examples
- Take a step back from the edge.
- I heard her steps on the road outside.
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[C] ~ (towards sth)
one of a series of things that you do in order to achieve something
कदम, क़दम (कार्य)
- the first step towards success
- Registering online is the first step towards applying.
- Each step of the experiment must be done carefully.
+ 3 more examples
- Learning to read is the first step to a better life.
- Installing the app is a simple three-step process.
- The government took steps to control prices.
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[C]
a surface that you put your foot on in order to walk to a higher or lower level, especially one of a series
सीढ़ी, पायदान
- Mind the step.
- She sat on the bottom step to tie her shoes.
- The bottom step is broken, so be careful.
+ 2 more examples
- Children sat on the temple steps to eat their lunch.
- She waited on the top step for the bus.
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[I]
to lift your foot and move it in a particular direction or put it on or in something; to walk a short distance
कदम रखना
- Step inside, please.
- Please step aside and let the ambulance pass.
- Please step out of the lift.
+ 3 more examples
- He stepped on a nail in the garden.
- She stepped forward to receive her prize.
- Step back from the railway line.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
step (noun) in a process
A step is one stage in a process. We say a step towards a goal and the first step in doing something.
'Step' किसी प्रक्रिया का एक चरण है। लक्ष्य की ओर 'a step towards' और किसी काम में 'the first step in' कहा जाता है।
- Passing the prelims is the first step towards the final selection.
- Follow each step in the instructions.
step + direction / step on / into / over
As a verb, step takes a direction word. Step on means to put your foot on; step over means to cross.
Verb के रूप में 'step' के साथ दिशा बताने वाला शब्द आता है। 'Step on' का अर्थ पैर रखना और 'step over' का अर्थ लाँघना है।
- Do not step on the wet floor.
- He stepped over the puddle and kept walking.
take a step / take steps to do sth
Take a step means to move your foot once. Take steps (plural) means to act to solve a problem.
'Take a step' का अर्थ एक बार पैर बढ़ाना है। 'Take steps' (बहुवचन) का अर्थ किसी समस्या के हल के लिए कार्रवाई करना है।
- The school has taken steps to stop bullying.
- She took a step back in surprise.
step (stairs) / a flight of steps
A step is also one level of a staircase or doorway. We say on the step, at the top of the steps.
'Step' सीढ़ी या दहलीज़ का एक स्तर भी है। 'On the step' और 'at the top of the steps' कहा जाता है।
- Radhika sat on the front step and read her book.
- There are twelve steps leading up to the temple.
+Collocations 4
adjective + step
firstnextgiantsmallpositivecrucialwrong
- Choosing a subject is a crucial step in your career.
verb + step
takeretracemindwatchgo up one
- Mind the step when you leave the train.
step + by + step / noun
step by stepstep countstep-by-step guidestepladder
- A step-by-step guide helped me fill the form.
step + adverb
forwardbackasideinsideoutside
- He stepped aside to let the old lady pass.
“More examples 5
- Please watch your step; the floor is wet.
कृपया सावधानी से चलिए; फ़र्श गीला है।
- Learning grammar is the first step to writing good English.
Grammar सीखना अच्छी English लिखने की पहली सीढ़ी है।
- The government took a bold step to reduce air pollution.
सरकार ने वायु प्रदूषण कम करने के लिए एक साहसिक क़दम उठाया।
- Radhika stepped onto the stage and greeted the audience.
राधिका मंच पर आई और दर्शकों का अभिवादन किया।
- He followed his father's footsteps every step of the way.
वह हर क़दम पर अपने पिता के पदचिह्नों पर चला।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He stepped in the stage.
✓ He stepped onto the stage.
To move up to a surface, use onto, not in.
किसी सतह पर चढ़ने के लिए 'onto' आता है, 'in' नहीं।
✗ We must do steps to stop pollution.
✓ We must take steps to stop pollution.
The correct collocation is take steps.
सही collocation 'take steps' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Step, stage and phase all mark a part of a process.
Step, stage और phase प्रक्रिया के किसी भाग को दर्शाते हैं।
One action in a series needed to reach a goal.
लक्ष्य तक पहुँचने के लिए आवश्यक श्रृंखला की एक कार्रवाई।
- The next step is to submit the form.
A period or point in a longer development.
किसी लंबे विकास का एक काल या बिंदु।
- The project is at an early stage.
A distinct part of a process, usually with a fixed time.
किसी प्रक्रिया का अलग भाग, प्रायः निश्चित समय के साथ।
- The second phase of the metro will open next year.
¶Idioms 7
step by step
slowly and gradually
कदम-दर-कदम
- Learn grammar step by step.
take steps (to do sth)
to take action in order to achieve something
कदम उठाना
- The government took steps to control prices.
in step (with sb/sth)
putting your feet on the ground at the same time as others; having ideas that are the same as other people's
क़दम मिलाकर; किसी से मेल खाता हुआ
- The soldiers marched in step.
- The party is in step with public opinion.
out of step (with sb/sth)
having ideas that are different from other people's
बेमेल, किसी से अलग सोच वाला
- His views are out of step with the times.
- The law is out of step with modern life.
watch/mind your step
to walk carefully; to behave in a careful and sensible way
सँभलकर चलना; सावधानी से बर्ताव करना
- Mind your step — the floor is wet.
- You'd better watch your step with the new boss.
a step in the right direction
an action that will help to achieve sth
सही दिशा में एक क़दम
- The new law is a step in the right direction.
- Cleaning the river is a step in the right direction.
one step ahead (of sb/sth)
in a position that is better than sb or sth because you have planned or done sth before them
(किसी से) एक क़दम आगे
- A good teacher stays one step ahead of the students.
- The thief was always one step ahead of the police.
→Phrasal verbs 8
step down
to leave an important job or position
(पद से) हटना, इस्तीफ़ा देना
- The captain stepped down after the series.
step aside
to leave an important job or position so that somebody else can take it
(किसी के लिए) पद छोड़ देना
- The old leader stepped aside for a younger one.
step in
to help in a difficult situation
(कठिन स्थिति में) हस्तक्षेप करना, मदद के लिए आगे आना
- The government had to step in to control prices.
step sth up
to increase the amount, speed, etc. of something
(मात्रा, गति आदि) बढ़ाना
- The police have stepped up security at the airport.
step back (from sth)
to think about a situation calmly, as if you are not involved in it
(किसी स्थिति से) थोड़ा हटकर सोचना
- Step back and look at the problem calmly.
step forward
to offer to help
मदद के लिए आगे आना
- Several people stepped forward to give blood.
- No witnesses have stepped forward.
step on it
used to tell sb to drive faster (informal)
(गाड़ी) और तेज़ चलाओ! (अनौपचारिक)
- Step on it, or we'll miss the train!
- The taxi driver stepped on it when he saw how late we were.
step out
to go out for a short time
थोड़ी देर के लिए बाहर जाना
- The manager has just stepped out; can I take a message?
- I'm stepping out for some fresh air.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Homophone: step and steppe (a large grassland, as in Russia).
Homophone: step और steppe (बड़ा घास का मैदान, जैसे रूस में)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Step by step, take steps (take action), watch your step (be careful), in step with (in agreement with), a step in the right direction.
Idioms: step by step, take steps (कार्रवाई करना), watch your step (सावधान रहना), in step with (के अनुरूप), a step in the right direction।
Step down (resign from a position), step up (increase), step in (help in a difficult situation).
Phrasal verbs: step down (पद से इस्तीफ़ा देना), step up (बढ़ाना), step in (कठिन स्थिति में मदद करना)।