CEFR B1

step-by-step

adjective, adverb

Meaning

A method or process that involves completing tasks or actions in a sequence, one after another, often with detailed instructions for each stage.

Examples

The manual provided a clear step-by-step guide for installing the software.
To solve the complex math problem, she broke it down into a step-by-step approach.

Synonyms: gradual, sequential, methodical, incremental

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step-by-step (B1)

adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /stɛpˈbaɪˈstɛp/

Definition

A method or process that involves completing tasks or actions in a sequence, one after another, often with detailed instructions for each stage.

Examples

The manual provided a clear step-by-step guide for installing the software.
To solve the complex math problem, she broke it down into a step-by-step approach.
Learning a new language is a step-by-step journey, building on previous knowledge.

How to Use step-by-step

step-by-step (adjective) (collocation): Describing something that proceeds in stages. — "We need a step-by-step plan for the project."
step-by-step (adverb) (adverb): Proceeding one stage at a time. — "He explained the procedure step-by-step."

Synonyms of step-by-step

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