Synonym.com
NEW

Table of Contents
  • 1. overstep
  • Rhymes with Overstep
  • Overstep in a sentence
  • Quotes about Overstep
  • 2. overstep
Table of Contents
  • 1. overstep
  • Rhymes with Overstep
  • Overstep in a sentence
  • Quotes about Overstep
  • 2. overstep
Synonyms
Antonyms

1. overstep

verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌstɛp'] pass beyond (limits or boundaries).

Synonyms

  • pass
  • go through
  • transgress
  • go across

Antonyms

  • dematerialize
  • dematerialise
  • stay in place
  • be born

Rhymes with Overstep

  • doorstep
  • footstep
  • lockstep
  • menatep
  • nextstep
  • nextstep
  • sidestep

Sentences with overstep


1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
This way, you're better able to effectively deal with employees who overstep them and correct the situation.

2. Preposition or subordinating conjunction
If you keep this dynamic in mind when you respond, you likely won’t overstep your bounds.

3. Verb, base form
But in her enthusiasm to lead, she can overstep her bounds or do something dangerous.

Quotes about overstep


1. The surest way of concealing from others the boundaries of one's own knowledge is not to overstep them.
- Giacomo Leopardi

2. overstep

verb. ['ˈoʊvɝˌstɛp'] be superior or better than some standard.

Synonyms

  • transcend
  • excel
  • surpass
  • exceed
  • top
  • stand out
  • go past

Antonyms

  • forbid
  • invalidate
  • disapprove
  • disallow
synonym term image

download a flashcard

  • Accessibility
  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Notice
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • California Notice of Collection
  • Terms of Use
  • Copyright Policy
  • Disclaimer