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step by step

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstɛp baɪ ˈstɛp/ · UK /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep/

step by step means: One stage after another, in the correct order.

adverb

IN SEQUENCEB1

One stage after another, in the correct order.

  • Follow the instructions step by step.
  • She showed me step by step how to make bread.
  • Can you explain the process step by step?

Similar words: stage by stage

Common phrases: explain step by step, follow step by step, proceed step by step

GRADUALLYB1

Slowly but steadily, through a series of small changes or improvements.

  • We are improving step by step.
  • He rebuilt his confidence step by step after the accident.
  • Step by step, the small business grew into a national company.

Similar words: gradually, little by little

Common phrases: improve step by step, grow step by step, recover step by step

Questions about step by step

What does step by step mean?

One stage after another, in the correct order.

What is step by step in other languages?

Türkçe: adım adım · Español: paso a paso · Français: étape par étape · Deutsch: Schritt für Schritt · Italiano: passo dopo passo · 日本語: 順を追って

How do you pronounce step by step?

In American English /ˌstɛp baɪ ˈstɛp/; in British English /ˌstep baɪ ˈstep/.

How do you use step by step in a sentence?

Follow the instructions step by step. She showed me step by step how to make bread.

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