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Overdo

//ˌəʊvəˈduː//

Definitions

1
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.
Similar
exaggerate
Opposite
underdo downplay
2
To cook for too long.
to overdo the meat
Similar
overcook
Opposite
underdo undercook
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).
to overdo one’s strength
Similar
overtask overtax fatigue

Word Origin

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

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//ˌəʊvəˈduː//

1
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.
Similar
exaggerate
Opposite
underdo downplay
2
To cook for too long.
to overdo the meat
Similar
overcook
Opposite
underdo undercook
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).
to overdo one’s strength
Similar
overtask overtax fatigue

Word Origin

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

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