steps
Translation
stairs, procedure, measures, paces
Examples
Be careful on the wet steps.
Be careful on the wet steps.
Follow these steps to assemble the chair.
Follow these steps to assemble the chair.
The government took steps to reduce pollution.
The government took steps to reduce pollution.
Grammar Patterns
((on the steps)) on the stairs He sat on the steps.
((steps to do sth.)) stages to do something What are the next steps to finish this?
((take steps)) take action We must take steps to solve the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stairs, stages, measures, actions
Etymology
From Old English 'stepe', a place to put one's foot, related to 'stamp'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking physical 'steps' up a ladder to complete a multi-'step' process.