overstep Meaning & Definition
What Does Overstep Mean?
As a verb, overstep means To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions. It is also used to mean To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward. As a noun, it means A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.
Quick Facts About Overstep
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌəʊvəˈstɛp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pass, transcend and transgress |
| Verb forms | oversteps, overstepping, overstepped |
Overstep Definition (Verb)
- To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste.
- To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.
- To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.
Overstep as a Noun
- A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.
- A movement in which one oversteps.
- A decision or action that goes too far.
Synonyms of Overstep
Overstep synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Overstep
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Overstep in a Sentence
That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste.
Word Forms & Grammar
overstep (third-person singular simple present oversteps, present participle overstepping, simple past and past participle overstepped)
overstep (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Overstep
Origin of Overstep
From Middle English *oversteppen, from Old English ofersteppan, from Proto-Germanic *uberstapjaną (“to step over; overstep”). Cognate with Dutch overstappen, German Low German överstappen, German überstapfen, überstepfen. Cf. transgress. By surface analysis, over- + step.
Overstep Pronunciation
Overstep is pronounced //ˌəʊvəˈstɛp// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Overstep
Is overstep a verb or a noun?
Overstep is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for overstep?
You can replace overstep with words such as pass, transcend and transgress. See the full list of overstep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of overstep?
The past tense of overstep is overstepped. The present participle is overstepping.
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