overstep

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
/ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.

2 Definition

A movement in which one oversteps.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste.
2 Definition

To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.

3 Definition

To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.