overstep

Meanings

• Verb

  Go beyond a limit or boundary.

  - "He overstepped the mark by lying to his boss."
  - "The driver overstepped the speed limit and was pulled over by the police."

• Verb

  Exceed a proper or reasonable limit.

  - "The company overstepped its authority by making unilateral decisions."
  - "The scientist overstepped ethical boundaries in his research."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overstep
step , creep , deep , keep , peep

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Homonyms

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1. Oversea (en) : Seeing or going to a place beyond the sea; foreign
   

2. Oversaw (en) : To supervise or have overall responsibility for
   

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Homophones

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1. Overseas (en) : Beyond the seas; foreign
   

2. Overthrow (en) : To overturn or topple from power
   

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Variants

List of all variants of overstep that leads to same result
overstep , overstepped , overstepping , oversteps , overstep the bounds , overstep the bounds/limits , overstep the limits , overstep the line , overstep the mark , overstep the mark/line

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Forms

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oversteps, overstepped, overstepping

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'ofersteppan', which means 'to step over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overstep' is used in the field of astronomy to describe the behavior of a planet or moon when it passes beyond the orbit of another celestial body.

2. In the context of dance, an overstep refers to a step where one foot lands beyond the other foot.

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Related Concepts

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1. Boundaries: A limit or restriction beyond which a particular behavior, action, or thing is not allowed or is unwelcome.

2. Transgression: The act of crossing a moral or social boundary.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overstep' is often used to describe characters who disregard societal norms or boundaries, leading to consequences. In art, the concept of overstepping boundaries is explored through various mediums, such as performance art.

How to Memorize "overstep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself stepping over a line or boundary.
   - Imagine yourself going beyond a limit in a specific situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overstep' with the image of crossing a threshold.
   - Connect the word to the idea of going beyond what is expected or allowed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Over the step, beyond the limit'.
   - Use the acronym OVERSTEP: Overstep, Visualize, Explore, Reach, Step, Transgress, Exceed, Persevere.

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