What does outstep mean?
Outstep means (transitive) To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive) To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep..
“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.”
Use outstep when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Outstep means (transitive) To step or go beyond; exceed; overstep..
Common synonyms include overgo, surpass, transcend.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“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.”
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