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The future tense form of 'step' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb step. Example: They will step up their efforts to complete the project on time. (They will step up their efforts to complete the project on time.)
Definition of “step”
- to move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
- to take a particular course of action
- to increase or improve something in stages
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | step |
| Future Continuous | stepping |
| Future Perfect | stepped |
Example
He will step forward to give his speech.
Example
They will step back to avoid the danger.
Example
At this time tomorrow, she will be stepping onto the stage to perform.
Example
They will be stepping up their efforts to achieve their goals.
Example
By next year, he will have stepped into a leadership role.
Example
They will have stepped up their game by the end of the season.
