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Meaning of outstepped
The primary meaning of "outstepped" is to step or move beyond a certain limit or boundary, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Etymology of outstepped
The word "outstepped" originates from the combination of "out" (meaning beyond or outside of) and "stepped" (the past tense of "step", meaning to move by lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place)
Historically, "outstepped" has been used to describe physical actions, such as stepping beyond a line or boundary, as well as metaphorical actions, like exceeding authority or expectations
Synonyms
exceeded
surpassed
outdone
outperformed
outshone
eclipsed
overshadowed
overstepped
overreached
overpassed
transcended
excelled
predominated
preponderated
outstripped
outpaced
outrun
outwalked
outmarched
outmaneuvered
outplayed
outwitted
outclassed
outmatched
overcame
overcame
bested
bettered
trumped
topped
capped
Definitions
- To step beyond a certain limit or boundary, either physically or figuratively
- * To overstep or exceed a standard, expectation, or authority
Usage Examples
- The hikers outstepped the trail and got lost in the woods
- * The company outstepped its authority by making decisions without consulting the board