OVERSTEP
/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of OVERSTEP
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.
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.
Examples of OVERSTEP in a Sentence
- "That color scheme really oversteps the bounds of good taste."
Word Details
Is OVERSTEP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERSTEP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERSTEP uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERSTEP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | s | t | e | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERSTEP
100 words from the letters in OVERSTEP
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How to Use OVERSTEP in Word Games
OVERSTEP is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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