necessarystep
nounUK /ˈnɛsəsəri stɛp/
US /ˈnɛsəˌsɛri stɛp/
A thing you must do to get something done.
Learning the alphabet is a necessary step to reading books.
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2. A stage in a process that cannot be skipped.
Washing your hands is a necessary step before cooking.
3. An action that is needed for safety or success.
Checking the brakes is a necessary step before a long drive.
4. A part of a plan that must happen first.
Saving money is a necessary step toward buying a bike.