Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

step aside

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables
step a-side
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To move out of the way of somebody or something.

Intransitive verb

verb

To make room for others as replacements by withdrawing from a position or service.

Intransitive verb

verb

To deviate from the right or proper path; to err or stray.

Intransitive verb

verb

To walk to a little distance; retire for the occasion.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

steps aside (present, singular) stepping aside (participle, present) stepped aside (participle, past) stepped aside (past)

Phrases

step up

Frequently Paired Words

step up step down

Questions

What does step aside mean?
To move out of the way of somebody or something.

How to pronounce step aside

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