Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

step in

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.13 in modern English

Syllables: step in
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To act as a replacement or substitute.

Intransitive verb

verb

To get involved; to act.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"McCoist unexpectedly ushered back a defender of his own with Kirk Broadfoot taking over from Steven Whittaker. There was, of course, another change, Kyle Bartley stepping in at centre-half to replace suspended Dorin Goian."
"HM Chief Inspector of Railways has stepped in to speed up work to resolve incidents of overspeeding, having been concerned that progress on the issue has been too slow."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

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

Synonyms

substitute deputize deputise intervene interfere interpose

Questions

What does step in mean?: To act as a replacement or substitute.

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