Step out — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Step out

Step out (verb)

  1. to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
  2. to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
  3. die

Step out (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be sexually unfaithful

    "if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation"

    similar: cheat, philander, screw around
    related: cat (around), fool around, fornicate, play (around), tomcat (around), womanize, copulate, couple, lie, make out, mate, sleep, lust

  2. to stop living

    "my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now"

    similar: check out, conk (out), croak (slang), decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end, exit, expire, fall, flatline, go, kick in (slang), kick off (slang), part, pass (on), pass away, peg out (chiefly British), perish, pop off, succumb, bite the dust, buy it, give up the ghost, kick the bucket, snuff it (British)
    related: predecease, consume, disappear, dry up, fade, fail
    opposite: breathe, live
    near: come to, revive, linger, be, exist, subsist, flourish, prosper, thrive

  3. to take part in social activities

    "waited until a year after her husband's death before stepping out again"

    similar: associate, fraternize, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, rub elbows
    related: carouse, party, revel, circulate
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Step out

The most common words with a similar meaning to Step out:

Slang: croak, kick in, kick off
Chiefly British: peg out
British: snuff it
cheat, philander, screw around, check out, conk (out), decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end, exit, expire, fall, flatline, go, part, pass (on), pass away, perish, pop off, succumb, associate, fraternize, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, bite the dust, buy it, give up the ghost, kick the bucket, rub elbows

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Step out

Words with the opposite meaning of Step out:

breathe, live

Related Words for Step out

cat (around), fool around, fornicate, play (around), tomcat (around), womanize, copulate, couple, lie, make out, mate, sleep, lust, predecease, consume, disappear, dry up, fade, fail, carouse, party, revel, circulate

Near Antonyms of Step out

come to, revive, linger, be, exist, subsist, flourish, prosper, thrive, avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Word Forms of Step out

Inflections: stepped out, stepping out, steps out

Origin & Etymology of Step out

First known use: circa 1533

Words & Phrases Containing Step out

step out of line

Frequently Asked Questions about Step out

What does "Step out" mean?

"Step out" means to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time. As a verb, it is defined as: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Step out"?

Other words for "Step out" include cheat, philander, screw around, check out, conk (out), croak, decease and demise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Step out" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Step out"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Step out". Common alternatives include cheat, philander, screw around, check out, conk (out), croak, decease, demise, depart and die.

What is a slang word for "Step out"?

Slang words for "Step out" include croak, kick in and kick off.

What is the opposite of "Step out"?

Antonyms of "Step out" include breathe and live. Near antonyms include come to, revive, linger and be.

How do you use "Step out" in a sentence?

Examples of "Step out" in a sentence: "if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation"; "my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now"; "waited until a year after her husband's death before stepping out again".

Is "Step out" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Step out" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Step out"?

First known use: circa 1533.