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step n. [
measure] any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
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step v. shift or move by taking a step; "step back"
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step n. [
footstep, pace, stride] the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
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step v. [
tread] put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"
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step n. the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
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