Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stepping stone | Yes | No | No | No |
means | Yes | No | No | No |
stepping stone (noun) | means (noun) |
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any means of advancement | to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end |
a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing | an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end |
considerable capital (wealth or income) |