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overstepped


Meanings
  • Verb

    To step or go beyond a limit or boundary.


Variants
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overstep , overstepped , overstepping , oversteps
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to step over' or 'to pass over'.


Trivia
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  1. The phrase 'overstep the mark' is a synonym for 'overstepped'.

  2. In the Harry Potter series, 'overstepping' is a term used to describe when a student breaks the rules of Hogwarts.


Related Concepts
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  1. Transgression: The act of crossing a moral or social boundary.

  2. Boundary: A line or limit that separates or defines two things.


Culture
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In literature, 'overstepped' is used to describe a character's actions that exceed socially acceptable boundaries. In music, it can be found in song titles to convey a sense of transgression.

How to Memorize "overstepped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine stepping over a line or boundary.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'overstepped' with the idea of going beyond a limit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic such as 'Over Stepping Every Prohibition'.


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