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

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

But you did step on my arthritic foot.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

Hailed as a national hero, in November 1898 he was elected governor of New York, a crucial step on his road to the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Each of us stood in front of the moving stairs for a few minutes before we had the courage to step on.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

step on

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