Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,074,797,493 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

step on

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.07 sec.
step on
Verb
1. to place or press one's foot on (something): he stepped on the brakes
2. Informal to behave badly towards (a person in a less powerful position)
3. step on it Informal to go more quickly; hurry up
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.step onstep on - place or press the foot on; "He stepped on the hem of her long gown"
tread on
tread, step - put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
Ascending another step on the social ladder, she took her stand on the platform of patronage, and charitably looked down on me as an object of pity.
Law and the Lady by Collins, Wilkie View in context
He heard a step on the stairs, and again for an instant the thought of tramps tore through him.
Ethan Frome by Wharton, Edith View in context
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.. Terms of Use.