smallstep
nounUK /ˈsmɔːl.stɛp/
US /ˈsmɔːl.stɛp/
A small step is one little move you take with your foot.
She took a small step forward to see the puppy better.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A minor action that helps you get closer to a big goal.
Learning one new word a day is a small step toward speaking English well.
3. A short distance covered by walking.
The bakery is just a small step from our house.
4. A low stair or a raised platform you step onto.
He climbed the small step at the door and went inside.
5. A gradual change or slight progress in a process.
The new rule is a small step toward cleaner air in the city.