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oversteps

/ˌoʊvərˈsteps/

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

Examples :

"That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."
moral action society attitude politics government law business

Related Words

Illustration conventions

conventions noun

/kənˈvɛn.ʃənz/

A meeting or gathering.

"The convention was held in Geneva."

Illustration scheme

scheme noun

/skiːm/

A systematic plan of future action.

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

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration slightly

slightly adverb

/ˈslaɪtli/

Slenderly; delicately.

"He was slightly built, but tall."

Illustration beyond

beyond noun

/biˈjɒnd/ /biˈjɑnd/

The unknown.

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

Illustration boundaries

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. "

Illustration really

really adverb

/ˈɹɪəli/ /ˈɹi.əli/

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

"My teacher really explained the lesson well today. "

Illustration bounds

bounds noun

/baʊndz/

(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.

"I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on."

Illustration forward

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. "

Illustration exceed

exceed verb

/ɪkˈsiːd/

To be larger, greater than (something).

"My math test score exceeded my expectations. "

Illustration stumbles

stumbles noun

/ˈstʌmbəlz/

A fall, trip or substantial misstep.

"After a few stumbles on the icy sidewalk, I decided to walk on the grass. "