| NOUN | object | stepping stone | a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| act | stepping stone | any means of advancement |
| Meaning | A stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | rock, stone | A lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter |
| Meaning | Any means of advancement. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches" | |
| Broader | means, agency, way | How a result is obtained or an end is achieved |
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