Step

Pace

Synonyms: Pace, stride, tread, footstep, footfall, and tramp.

Walk

Synonyms: Gait, way of walking, bearing, walk, tread, and carriage.

Stone's throw

Synonyms: Short distance, spitting distance, skip, stone's throw, a hop, and and a jump.

Tread

Synonyms: Stair, tread board, staircase, stoop, tread, stairs, and stairway.

Measure

Synonyms: Course of action, move, action, proceeding, manoeuvre, strategy, operation, take action, take the initiative, measure, act, procedure, initiative, tactic, stratagem, démarche, and take measures.

Progression

Synonyms: Advance, development, step forward, movement, progression, step in the right direction, move, and breakthrough.

Grade

Synonyms: Stage, grade, degree, notch, level, rank, and phase.

Move

Synonyms: Walk, tread, stride, trample, squash, flatten, move, pace, stamp, tramp, and crush.

Example Sentences

Take a step back and reflect.

He took the first step forward.

Each step leads to success eventually.

Please step carefully on the stairs.