2syllables
overstep
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overstep is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overstep is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoverstep
1noun
- 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.
1verb
- To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
Example: "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.
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