1. the action of lifting and placing one’s feet to move forward
2. a series of steps or movements, especially in dancing or exercise

1. present participle of step; moving by lifting and setting down each foot in turn

Examples

• She was stepping carefully over the broken glass.
• The dancer practiced her stepping routine for hours.
• He heard someone stepping on the stairs above.
• The fitness class focused on stepping exercises.
• They were stepping through the puddles after the rain.
• Her stepping became more confident as she learned the dance.
• The cat was stepping delicately across the wet floor.