Word: STEP
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Definition of STEP
- An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
- A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
- A distinct part of a process; stage; phase.
"He improved step by step, or by steps."
- To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
- To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.
"to step to one of the neighbors"
- To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "step" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "step" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STEP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STEP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STEP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STEP:
- # the step effect
- # master of step
- # playing with step
- # in terms of step
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