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“Steppes” or “Steps”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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steppes s·t·EH·p·s

  • nounextensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia).

steps s·t·EH·p·s

  • nounthe course along which a person has walked or is walking in.
Usage

Examples in context

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“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

“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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