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Hotmale Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Stairs/steps

Hello,

Could you, please, tell me what is the difference between "stairs" and "steps"? Is it only about being inside or outside? Can I have "stairs" outside?

Thank you
  

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Hotmale Is it only about being inside or outside? I see no difference; both can be inside and outside. Perhaps stairs are limited to longer flights: you can have one step.

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Hotmale Is it only about being inside or outside?
I see no difference; both can be inside and outside. Perhaps stairs are limited to longer flights: you can have one step. but one stair is exceedingly odd.
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Thank you for the answer Emotion: smile
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Stairs is the series of steps leading to a higher level.
When we use "steps" we think of one step at a time.
eg. Everyone sat on the steps for the group picture.

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Thank you, Alphecca Emotion: smile
I've got one more question: what would you call these?

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#1 - A staircase leading to the second floor balcony.
#2 Front porch steps.

Stairs is usually referring to a large nnumber of steps going from one level to another.
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I see, it's clear now. Thank you Emotion: smile
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