by step

phrase

: in a series of steps

The melody moves upward by step from D to C.

Examples of by step in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medical advances that improve patient outcomes in the future are being built step by step in laboratories and clinics right now. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

California Cruise marks an important milestone towards an entirely new generation of all-electric camper vans, which will be introduced step by step through to 2028. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

The 5-inch touch screen walks through networking, calibration, self-check routines, and bed leveling step by step, making the initial startup surprisingly painless considering the machine’s size. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Jassy explained their rationale methodically, walking us through the lifecycle step by step. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for by step

• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep
• rep
• sep