step out

verb

stepped out; stepping out; steps out

Synonyms of step out next

intransitive verb

: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time

: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace

: die

: to lead an active social life

: to be unfaithful

—usually used with on

had been stepping out on his wife

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

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While the Princess of Wales typically steps out for the glam event, she is not expected to fully resume royal duties anytime soon. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 This indulgent addition to your bathroom routine turns stepping out of the shower into a moment of cozy bliss. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 Before taking the photo, the woman's stepson was asked to step out of the shot. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 In July, Violet and J.Lo stepped out together for ice cream, just a month before Lopez filed for divorce. —

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for step out