first step — the initial action in a process
More collocations
More collocations with step (12)
small step
a minor or incremental action toward a larger goal
miss a step
to fail to place a foot properly, especially on stairs
take a step
to move one foot forward; also to take an action toward a goal
positive step
an action that moves things in a constructive or beneficial direction
skip a step
to omit a stage in a process or set of instructions
bold step
a brave or decisive action that involves risk
step forward
to volunteer or take action when help or responsibility is needed
initiatory step
an action that begins a process or prepares the way for further action
More collocations with first (7)
first kiss
the initial romantic kiss between two people
first name
the personal given name, as distinct from the family name
first cousin
the child of one's aunt or uncle
first date
the initial romantic meeting between two people
have first pick
to have the right to choose before anyone else
first appearance
the earliest occasion on which someone or something appears publicly
first edition
the earliest published version of a book
Sharing same tag — adj_noun
Words
- a good reason a strong, acceptable justification for something
- a long walk a walking journey that covers a great distance or takes considerable time
- a short walk a walking distance that takes only a few minutes
- a small town a town with a relatively low population and limited amenities
- a young lady a girl or young woman, often used as a polite or formal form of address
- action movie a film featuring fast-paced sequences, physical stunts, and conflict
- an old lady an elderly woman
- an old town the historical or original part of a town, typically with older buildings
- back seat a seat at the rear, especially in a vehicle
- bad dream an unpleasant or frightening dream