/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of stepping stone Find synonyms for: Noun1. stepping stone, rock, stoneusage: a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing2. stepping stone, means, agency, wayusage: any means of advancement; "the job was just a stepping stone on his way to fame and riches"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: labyrinth Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language