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Synonyms for step

Two senses of step live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · verb and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 2, TreelineChange

measure (distances) by pacing

Step off ten yards.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

pace

Same sentence, swapped: Pace off ten yards.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for step as it is used in the sentence above.

mistreat
clock
scale

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineObjects

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

He paused on the bottom step.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

stair

Same sentence, swapped: He paused on the bottom stair.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for step as it is used in the sentence above.

tone
pace
bar

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Closest first: other change words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

adjustverbadaptadapt or conform oneself to new or different conditionsTreelineHas a reason line affectverbtouchhave an effect uponTreelineHas a reason line ageverbmaturegrow old or olderTreeline airverb, nounventexpose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshenTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line curtailverbcurbplace restrictions onHigh CampHas a reason line cutadjective, verbshortenedwith parts removedRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line decayverbcrumblefall into decay or ruinRidgelineHas a reason line developverbacquiregain through experienceTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line

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