steps
/stɛps/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
a course followed by a person in walking or as walking
Noun
Examples
She followed the steps of the girl beside her
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
a flight of stairs, especially out of doors
Noun
Examples
He clumped up the steps.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “steps” mean?
a course followed by a person in walking or as walking
Is “steps” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.