The difference between In order and Step by step


In order is also adjective with the meaning: in a sequence.

Step by step is also adverb with the meaning: from one stage to the next in sequence.

check bellow for the other definitions of In order and Step by step

  1. In order as an adjective:

    In a sequence.

    Examples:

    "Place the cards in order by color, then by number."

  2. In order as an adjective:

    Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.

    Examples:

    "I wish I could get my desk in order."

    "His material is in order for the presentation."

  3. In order as an adjective (idiomatic, formal):

    In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.

  4. In order as an adjective (idiomatic):

    Appropriate, worthwhile.

    Examples:

    "Now that we have finally finished, I think a celebration is in order."

  1. In order as an adverb (not comparable, idiomatic, with ''to''):

    Examples:

    "She stood in order to see over the crowd.'' / ''She stood to see over the crowd."

  2. In order as an adverb (not comparable, idiomatic, US, with "for"):

    Examples:

    "She stood in order for her husband to see her.'' / ''She stood for her husband to see her."

  3. In order as an adverb (comparable):

    In sequence.

    Examples:

    "They sang in order, ending with a basso profundo."

  1. Step by step as an adverb:

    From one stage to the next in sequence.

    Examples:

    "We were shown the process step by step."

  2. Step by step as an adverb:

    Gradually and steadily.