Synonyms of step in

step in

verb

1

as in to visit

to make a brief visit

I just stepped in to say hi on my way to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visit
• run (over)
• stop (by or in)
• run in
• drop by
• drop in
• call
• see
• pop (in)
• come by
• come over
• look up
• happen (by)
• hang (at)
• resort (to)
• barge (in)
• haunt
• frequent
• bop (into)

2

as in to substitute

to serve as a replacement usually for a time only

couldn't find anyone to step in for me so that I could take a break from my caregiving duties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitute
• stand in
• fill in
• spell
• cover
• take over
• sub
• pinch-hit
• double (as)
• relieve
• understudy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of step in

That said, this agreement is a small step in a better direction. —The Editors, National Review, 10 May 2025

The move is a major step in the studio’s 20-year journey and strengthens its presence in the European animation market. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 May 2025

Listen to this article 2 min Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will be getting his steps in after his Game 2 Celtics-Knicks prediction ended terribly for him. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025

Back in Washington, D.C., Vice President JD Vance said Ukraine and Russia must begin directly talking as part of the next steps in negotiations to end the war between the two countries. —Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 May 2025