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overstep

verb

pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
P
Contains
VE
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌəʊvəˈstɛp

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

verb

  1. be superior or better than some standard

    “She exceeded our expectations”

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Example Sentences

She exceeded our expectations
She topped her performance of last year

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