Difference between step and setback
Definitions
noun
- the distance covered by a step
- a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
- the sound of a step of someone walking
- the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
- a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
verb
- cause (a computer) to execute a single command
- walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner
- place (a ship's mast) in its step
- measure (distances) by pacing
- move with one's feet in a specific manner
Examples
The doctor has said that I can start stepping down my medication in a few days' time.
A QianSheng, a horizontal resolution, Two steps, the two deputy colter.
A couple of weeks ago, while glassing four female Meneliks bushbuck two hundred yards away feeding in a tiny clearing during a pouring rain, a nice male stepped into view.
Definitions
noun
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Examples
Chile's top constitutional court blocked a government bid to promote the free distribution of the morning-after pill to minors aged 14 and over, dealing a new setback to President Michelle Bachelet.
Hundreds of the aircraft are on order, but loss of the Northwest batch is a serious setback.
As it happens, the setback turned out to be the only hiccup in the 14 race series, and Andy made an astonishing recovery to claim 11 victories in his last 12 race meetings.
