overstepped Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

oversteps verb

/ˌoʊvərˈsteps/

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."

conventions noun

/kənˈvɛn.ʃənz/

A meeting or gathering.

"The convention was held in Geneva."

scheme noun

/skiːm/

A systematic plan of future action.

"The students developed a scheme to study together for the upcoming history exam. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

landing verb

/ˈlændɪŋ/

To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

"The plane is about to land."

releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

beyond noun

/biˈjɒnd/ /biˈjɑnd/

The unknown.

"The teacher encouraged the students to explore the beyond of current knowledge in science. "

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

boundaries noun

/ˈbaʊndəriz/ /ˈbaʊndriz/

The dividing line or location between two areas.

"The fence clearly marks the boundaries between our yard and our neighbor's yard. "

really adverb

/ˈɹɪəli/ /ˈɹi.əli/

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

"My teacher really explained the lesson well today. "

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "

exceed verb

/ɪkˈsiːd/

To be larger, greater than (something).

"My math test score exceeded my expectations. "

overstepped

Examples :

"That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."

Examples :

"The basketball player overstepped the free throw line before releasing the ball. "

Examples :

"The horse overstepped, its back foot landing well in front of where its front foot had been. "

Meanings

Examples :

"That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."

Examples :

"The basketball player overstepped the free throw line before releasing the ball. "

Examples :

"The horse overstepped, its back foot landing well in front of where its front foot had been. "

Related Words

oversteps verb

To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

conventions noun

A meeting or gathering.

scheme noun

A systematic plan of future action.

especially adverb

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

landing verb

To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

releasing verb

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

beyond noun

The unknown.

basketball noun

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

boundaries noun

The dividing line or location between two areas.

really adverb

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

forward noun

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

exceed verb

To be larger, greater than (something).