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English verb: overstep | |||
| 1. | overstep (motion) pass beyond (limits or boundaries) | ||
| Synonyms | transgress, trespass | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | go across, go through, pass | ||
| 2. | overstep (stative) be superior or better than some standard | ||
| Samples | She exceeded our expectations. She topped her performance of last year. | ||
| Synonyms | exceed, go past, pass, top, transcend | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | excel, stand out, surpass | ||
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