He took a cautious step.

Meaning: This means he moved his foot carefully or warily to a different place.

Choice of Words: Took means to pick up or hold something. Cautious means careful or wary. Step is a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place. When you put them together, "He took a cautious step" means that he picked up or held his foot carefully or warily and put it down in a different place.

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