Definitions

step on

[step-on, -awn] / ˈstɛpˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

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take advantage of v.
trample v.
tread v.
tromp v.

VERB

take advantage of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploit

WEAK

milk use use for one's own ends

VERB

trample

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush encroach flatten hurt infringe injure override overwhelm run over squash stomp violate

STRONG

bruise grind pound stamp tramp tread

WEAK

ride roughshod over tromp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist cure heal help obey observe uncompress

VERB

tread

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squash trample

STRONG

ambulate crush foot hike hoof march oppress pace plod quell repress stamp step stride subdue subjugate suppress traipse tramp troop trudge

WEAK

stamp on

Antonyms

STRONG

encourage let go release tiptoe

VERB

tromp

Synonyms

WEAK

bruise crush encroach flatten grind hurt infringe injure override overwhelm pound ride roughshod over run over squash stamp stomp tramp tread violate

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step on

Conversations about AI’s impact are happening before students step on campus, said Stephanie Simpson, CEO of the Independent Education Consultants Association, whose members work with families on college decisions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Odegaard scored after a perfectly timed, intelligent run into the box that allowed him to step on to Kai Havertz's clever dummy before sending an emphatic finish past Chelsea keeper Emiliano Martinez.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Added Thompson: “I know my speed is pretty much unmatched when I step on the field, and that’s something I take strong confidence in.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Part of the reason more students are graduating early is because it’s easier than in previous generations to stack up college credits before they even step on campus.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

“Hey, why were you about to step on me?”

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

step on

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