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OVERSTEP

/ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of OVERSTEP

noun

A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.

noun

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."

verb

To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.

verb

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

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is OVERSTEP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OVERSTEP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 overstep Total
Scrabble 14111113 13
WWF 15111114 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERSTEP

100 words from the letters in OVERSTEP

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERSTEP to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OVERSTEP

What does OVERSTEP mean?
OVERSTEP is a noun. A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.
Is OVERSTEP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERSTEP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERSTEP worth in Scrabble?
OVERSTEP is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERSTEP?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERSTEP. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.