stepped
Translation
to step, to walk, to tread
Examples
He stepped on my foot.
He stepped on my foot.
She stepped outside for some fresh air.
She stepped outside for some fresh air.
The cat stepped carefully over the puddle.
The cat stepped carefully over the puddle.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to place one's foot on (sth.) He stepped on my foot.
((adv./prep.)) to move by lifting one's foot and putting it down in a new position She stepped outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to tread, to walk, to pace
Etymology
From Old English 'steppan', meaning 'to go, move'. It signifies a basic form of locomotion.
Memory Tips
Think of the physical act of taking one 'step'. 'Stepped' describes having done that in the past.