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Meaning of outstep | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep.

transitive

Examples

““We cannot suppose,” said Emma, smiling, “that Mr. Elton would hesitate to assure you of there being a very musical society in Highbury; and I hope you will not find he has outstepped the truth more than may be pardoned, in consideration of the motive.””

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

outstepped outstepping outsteps outsting outstinging outstings

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