every step of the way

adverb

Throughout an experience or process.

“Getting my first job was tough, but my careers advisor helped me every step of the way.”

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each step of the way

Meanings

adverbevery step of the way (not comparable)
  1. idiomaticnot comparableThroughout an experience or process.

    Getting my first job was tough, but my careers advisor helped me every step of the way.

    Synonyms: each step of the way

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbThroughout an experience or process.

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each step of the way
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APA

every step of the way. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/every%20step%20of%20the%20way

MLA

“every step of the way.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/every%20step%20of%20the%20way. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “every step of the way,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/every%20step%20of%20the%20way.

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