Conjugation

Step out

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only step changes; out stays the same: stepped out, stepped out.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't step out, he doesn't step out.

    1. I / you / we / they step out
    2. he / she / it steps out

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am stepping out
    2. you / we / they are stepping out
    3. he / she / it is stepping out

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't step out.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they stepped out

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to step out
    2. you / we / they are going to step out
    3. he / she / it is going to step out

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't step out.

    1. (you) step out
    2. let's step out