“Steppes” or “Steps”

Overview

steppes / steps are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

steppes: (noun) extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia).

steps: (noun) the course along which a person has walked or is walking in.

Pronunciation

steppes: s·t·EH·p·s

steps: s·t·EH·p·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “steppes”

…in both northern and southern steppes.
…found in tombs throughout the steppes of the Ordos are very…
…an isolated part of the steppes to work in a small…
…still occurred in the forest steppes east of the Urals, in…
…easternmost regions of the "Cuman steppes", forcing tens of thousands of…
…originally from Russian and Siberian steppes until it was introduced to…
Khazar Steppes: 2010
The Mongols conquered the steppes as far as the Lower
2006 (scheduled): Le Voleur des steppes (Alire)
…areas to degrade into grass steppes, rather that regenerate as new

Examples of “steps”

…online process to complete the steps required to register a business…
…as the presentation "Process Charts—First Steps in Finding the One Best…
…these positions R in small steps and repeatedly solving the electronic…
…nouveau styles at its first steps, then changing to art deco.
…Mexican government has taken many steps to combat corruption, to include…
…wide range of products, the steps are consistent and work in…
Further steps to meet the challenge of…
…of a well-defined series of steps that begins with scrubbing yourself…
However major steps have been taken in recent…
Without warning, the Admiral steps into the ring and tells…

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