step on

/stɛp ɑn/
/stɛp ɒn/
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Other forms: stepped on; steps on; stepping on

Definitions of step on
  1. verb
    place or press the foot on
    “He stepped on the hem of her long gown”
    synonyms: tread on
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    type of:
    step, tread
    put down or press the foot, place the foot
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