noun

stairs

stairs

Be careful on the stairs.

Be careful on the stairs.

He ran up the stairs.

He ran up the stairs.

((noun)) a set of steps for going from one level to another. He fell down the stairs.

Synonyms: steps, flight of stairs

From Old English 'stǣger' (that which is used for climbing), related to 'stīgan' (to climb).

Imagine 'staring' up a long flight of stairs before you decide to climb them.

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