Crossword answer · 4 letters
Step definition and meaning
step · noun; verb
STEP
What does Step mean?
A step can be a foot movement, a stair, a stage in a process, or an action toward a goal. To step is to move the feet.
What does STEP mean in a crossword?
STEP answers the reviewed clue “Part of a dance.” The singular “Part” asks for one component of the larger activity.
Why is STEP useful to learn?
“Take one step” concerns movement; “the next step” may concern a plan. A dance step is one specialized use, not the whole definition.
Common clue patterns
- One movement of a foot
- A stair
- A stage in a process
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
STEP is singular or a base-form verb; STEPS may be plural or present tense. A step in a procedure need not involve walking.