step over
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle over
Meanings
Cross with a single stride
Why “over”? Someone or something crosses a space or obstacle from one side to the other.
“Step over the threshold carefully.”
“Step over the cable by the desk.”
Don't confuse with
Step over means cross with a single stride. Step back means move backward to give space.
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“Step over the threshold carefully.” What does it mean?
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step back
A contrast learners often mix up
Move backward to give space
climb over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross by climbing the obstacle
cross over
Same over pattern: arc
Move from one side to the other
get over
Same over pattern: arc
Recover from an illness or upset; Overcome a difficulty; Cross to the other side of an obstacle; Manage to finish something difficult
go over
Same over pattern: arc
Move from this side to the other; Examine or review something carefully; Be received in a particular way by an audience; Move to visit someone's house; Change to a different side, system or position; Use more time or money than a limit
hop over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross with a small jump
jump over
Same over pattern: arc
Cross with a leap
lean over
Same over pattern: arc
Tip the upper body over something
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