outstep

Meanings

• Stepping out of a group or line.

  - "He outstepped from the line to get a drink."
  - "When the band started playing, she outstepped from the crowd to dance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outstep
step , keep , creep , sweep , leap

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Outstep () : The action of stepping out of a group or line.
   

2. Outstep (fy) : A type of footwear that covers the entire foot and extends up the leg, typically worn for outdoor activities such as hiking or hunting.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of outstep that leads to same result
in step , out of step , step , steplike , stepped , steps

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'utesteppan', composed of 'ute' meaning 'out' and 'steppan' meaning 'to step'.

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Trivia

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1. Outstep is a term used in the field of human factors engineering to describe the action of stepping out of a group or line.

2. Outstep is also a term used in the field of literature to describe a character's decision to leave a group or situation and strike out on their own.

3. Outstep is a term that has its origins in Old English. The Old English word 'utesteppan' was composed of the words 'ute' meaning 'out' and 'steppan' meaning 'to step'. Over time, the Old English term 'utesteppan' evolved into the Modern English term 'Outstep'.

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How to Memorize "outstep"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scene of a group of people standing in a line. One person steps out of the line, leaving the others behind. Visualize this scene in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a time when you had to step out of a group or line. Perhaps you had to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water. Remember the feeling of stepping out of the group and leaving the others behind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outstep, Outsmart' to help remember the definition of 'Outstep'. The word 'Outstep' can be remembered as the action of stepping out of a group or line, while the word 'Outsmart' can be remembered as the action of outwitting or outmaneuvering someone else. Use the mnemonic 'Outstep, Outsmart' to help remember the definition of 'Outstep'.

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