What does stepping-stone mean?
Stepping-stone means Alternative form of stepping stone..
Stepping-stone
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Alternative form of stepping stone..
Example Sentences
As I have said, it is not the intention of the Bundesbahn to use the diesel as a stepping-stone between steam and electric traction—a policy which, in the light of the excellent results obtained with modernised steam locomotives, it regards as uneconomical and unnecessary.
It had already been proved that paper soaked with silver chloride would blacken when exposed to sunlight; this discovery was one of the earliest stepping-stones toward the field of photography.
"Yes, it is much more Government-controlled now. That is a stepping-stone towards what we all want, which is the Government stepping away again.
Synonyms for stepping-stone
Antonyms for stepping-stone
Related Words
Word Forms
- stepping-stones
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How do you use stepping-stone in a sentence?
As I have said, it is not the intention of the Bundesbahn to use the diesel as a stepping-stone between steam and electric traction—a policy which, in the light of the excellent results obtained with modernised steam locomotives, it regards as uneconomical and unnecessary.
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