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stephen iii
nounVery Low
/ˈstiːvən ðə ˈθɜːd/A historical figure; the name of a specific pope, Stephen III (also known as Stephen IV in some historical numbering systems), who served as Pope from 768 to 772.
stephen iv
nounRare
/ˈstiːvən ˌaɪ ˈviː/ or /ˈstɛfən ˌaɪ ˈviː/A personal name referring to a historical figure; specifically, a monarch or pope bearing the name 'Stephen' and the regnal number 'IV' (fourth).
stephen ix
nounA1 (Extremely High)
/stɛp/A single movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in another spot, or a flat surface that allows vertical movement from one level to another.
stephen v
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency, Historical/Specialist)
/ˈstiːvən ðə ˈfɪfθ/The name of two prominent historical figures: Stephen V (1239–1272), King of Hungary and Croatia, and Pope Stephen V (died 891).
stephen vi
nounVery Rare
/ˈstiːvən ðə ˈsɪksθ/Proper noun referring to Pope Stephen VI, known for the 'Cadaver Synod' of 897 AD where he put his predecessor's corpse on trial.
stephen vii
nounVery Low
/ˈstiːvən ˈsɛvənθ/A proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, Stephen VII, a pope of the Catholic Church in the 10th century.
stephen viii
nounVery Low
/ˈstiːvən ði ˈeɪtθ/A name referring to two specific medieval popes: Stephen VIII (r. 939–942) and Stephen VIII or IX (depending on numbering, r. 1057–1058).
stephens
nounLow
/ˈstiːvənz/A family name or surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Stephen'.
stephenson
nounLow (as a common noun); High (as a proper noun within specific historical/engineering contexts).
/ˈstiːvəns(ə)n/A surname of English origin, historically meaning 'son of Stephen'.
stephenville
nounLow
/ˈstiːvənvɪl/A proper noun, the name of several towns/cities, primarily in North America (USA and Canada).
stepladder
nounMedium
/ˈstɛpˌlædə/A portable ladder with steps or rungs, typically self-supporting with a hinge, used for reaching low to moderate heights.
stepmother
nounB1
/ˈstepmʌðə(r)/A woman who is married to one's father, but who is not one's biological mother.
stepney
nounLow
/ˈstɛpni/A spare wheel for a motor vehicle, historically a specific brand of spare wheel in a casing that could be fitted without removing the flat tyre.
stepover
nounC1
/ˈstɛpˌəʊvə/The act of stepping over an obstacle or a specific movement involving one's foot or leg passing over something.
stepparent
nounMedium
/ˈstɛpˌpeərənt/A parent who is married to one's biological parent but is not one's biological parent.
steppe
nounLow-frequency (C1/C2 level, specialized vocabulary)
/stɛp/A large area of flat, unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe and Siberia.
steppenwolf
nounLow
/ˈstɛpənwʊlf/A person who feels like an outsider or a lone wolf, alienated from conventional society.
stepper
nounC1
/ˈstep.ər/A device or person that performs steps or stepping motions; often refers to exercise equipment for stepping or a motor component that moves in discrete increments.
steppes
plural-nounC1
/stɛps/The plural form of 'steppe', referring to large areas of flat, unforested grassland in southeastern Europe and Siberia, characterized by a semi-arid climate.
stepping stone
nounB2
/ˈstep.ɪŋ ˌstəʊn/A raised stone allowing one to cross a stream or wet ground without getting wet; a means of progressing toward a goal.

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