Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with step in American Collocation
step
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
first/last
Identifying the most important capabilities for your children is a first step to focusing on what we aim to improve.
next or more
The next step is to work out how much you use your phone on average.
good
They have banned junk food in vending machines, so this is a positive step.
bad
We believe that any policy to centralize children’s care is a retrograde step.
big or important
E-Passports are an important step forward in a larger effort to enhance security.
small
Thank you for all the people who help us take small steps to overcome our problems.
unusual
Marie took the unusual step of employing only female nurses and doctors.
extreme
This would be a radical step to take.
brave
The album is a bold step forward musically and demonstrates how gifted this band is.
careful
Now, for the first time, the two sides are finally taking tentative steps to reduce tension.
take a step
Take the first step towards fulfilling your career aspirations.
be a step
This represents a major step forward.
making something happen
The agreement represents a decisive step towards the realization of our dream of peace in the region.
an aim or solution
Our technology centre opened last year, another step towards our objective of providing students with state-of-the-art facilities.