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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

step to en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang, transitive) To challenge, confront or fight (with someone).
    • Walter was angry, so he stepped to Bill.
  2. (qualifier:African-American Vernacular, slang, transitive) To meet a challenge or confront (someone).
    • I couldn't let that insult go unchallenged, so I stepped to him.
  3. To begin (a project or plan) quickly or urgently.
    • We got permission, so you had better step to it.

Forms

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steps to Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
stepping to Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
stepped to Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
stepped to Tense=Past lexicographic