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
He slowly depressed the plunger and once the syringe was empty, withdrew the needle and stepped back.
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.
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.
Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterday she experienced/suffered a setback.
