English Explanatory Dictionary

overdo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
  2. To cook for too long.
  3. To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).
  4. To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəˈduː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overdo.wav /ˌoʊvɚˈdu/

Word forms

overdo overdoes overdoing overdid overdone

Etymology

From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + do.

Synonyms

exaggerate big up cut it fat hyperbolize overcharge overdo overemphasize overstate play up stretch three-sheet overcook overtask overtax fatigue exhaust wear out excel outdo surpass

Antonyms

underdo downplay undercook

Related words

do-over do over overdone

Derived words

overdoer overdoneness
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