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overstep

/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
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noun

  • A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.
  • A movement in which one oversteps.

verb

  • 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."

  • To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.
  • To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.

Word Statistics

Letter Count8 letters
Syllables3 syllables
Difficulty Level
Hard
Word FrequencyUncommon
Vowel Count3 vowels
Consonant Count5 consonants

Letter Analysis & Structure

First LetterO
Last LetterP
Letter Breakdown
O
V
E
R
S
T
E
P

Game Compatibility & Validity

Valid English Word
Available in Smotix Dictionary
Suitable for Vocabulary Learning
Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)
Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle

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