overdo

[ oh-ver-doo ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈdu /

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verb (used with object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting.

to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit: He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it.

to overact (a part); exaggerate.

to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust.

to cook too much or too long; overcook: Don't overdo the hamburgers.

verb (used without object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

to do too much; go to an extreme: Exercise is good but you mustn't overdo.

Origin of overdo

before 1000; Middle English overdon,Old English oferdōn.See over-, do¹

OTHER WORDS FROM overdo

o·ver·do·er, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH overdo

overdo , overdue

Words nearby overdo

overdependent, overdetermination, overdetermined, overdevelop, overdeviate, overdo, overdog, overdominance, overdone, overdoor, overdose

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Example sentences from the Web for overdo

But if I overdo it and I pander and I put something up just because the Twilight crowd is going to like it, I will get punished.
David Simon Says ‘The Wire’ Wouldn’t Survive on TV Today|Alex Suskind|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He told African-Americans not to overdo their protests and to remember that race relations are improving.
The President Stands His Ground|Shanin Specter|July 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Here's the menu, which was composed amidst solemn promises that we "aren't going to overdo it this year".
Food Friday: Your Thanksgiving Open Thread|Megan McArdle|November 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But undoubtedly it is easy to overdo the cigarette business, and on this point I would utter a word of warning.
Training for the Trenches|Leslie Vickers

Not to overdo the thing, Eustace waited a moment, then advanced a step or two nearer.
'Tween Snow and Fire|Bertram Mitford
It is all well enough to please your relatives, although I think you often overdo that.
The Girl from Montana|Grace Livingston Hill
I was a little afraid of my father calling me a "spoon," and I was careful not to overdo myself in politeness.
Up the River|Oliver Optic
This should, however, be very slight, as it is easy to overdo this kind of thing.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney Farnsworth

British Dictionary definitions for overdo

overdo

/ (ˌəʊvəˈduː) /

verb -does, -doing, -did or -done (tr)

to take or carry too far; do to excess

to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay

to cook or bake too long

overdo it or overdo things to overtax one's strength, capacity, etc

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单词	overdo
释义	overdo [ oh-ver-doo ] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu / SEE SYNONYMS FOR overdo ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing. to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting. to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit: He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it. to overact (a part); exaggerate. to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust. to cook too much or too long; overcook: Don't overdo the hamburgers. verb (used without object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing. to do too much; go to an extreme: Exercise is good but you mustn't overdo. Origin of overdo before 1000; Middle English overdon,Old English oferdōn.See over-, do¹ OTHER WORDS FROM overdo o·ver·do·er, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH overdo overdo , overdue Words nearby overdo overdependent, overdetermination, overdetermined, overdevelop, overdeviate, overdo, overdog, overdominance, overdone, overdoor, overdose Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for overdo But if I overdo it and I pander and I put something up just because the Twilight crowd is going to like it, I will get punished. David Simon Says ‘The Wire’ Wouldn’t Survive on TV Today\|Alex Suskind\|April 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He told African-Americans not to overdo their protests and to remember that race relations are improving. The President Stands His Ground\|Shanin Specter\|July 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Here's the menu, which was composed amidst solemn promises that we "aren't going to overdo it this year". Food Friday: Your Thanksgiving Open Thread\|Megan McArdle\|November 17, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But undoubtedly it is easy to overdo the cigarette business, and on this point I would utter a word of warning. Training for the Trenches\|Leslie Vickers Not to overdo the thing, Eustace waited a moment, then advanced a step or two nearer. 'Tween Snow and Fire\|Bertram Mitford It is all well enough to please your relatives, although I think you often overdo that. The Girl from Montana\|Grace Livingston Hill I was a little afraid of my father calling me a "spoon," and I was careful not to overdo myself in politeness. Up the River\|Oliver Optic This should, however, be very slight, as it is easy to overdo this kind of thing. Illumination and its Development in the Present Day\|Sidney Farnsworth British Dictionary definitions for overdo overdo / (ˌəʊvəˈduː) / verb -does, -doing, -did or -done (tr) to take or carry too far; do to excess to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay to cook or bake too long overdo it or overdo things to overtax one's strength, capacity, etc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to overdo overrate, overplay, exaggerate, overstate, overreach, overvalue, overestimate, overuse, magnify, stretch, hype, overwork, overload, belabor, pressure, fatigue, puff, overburden, overindulge, amplify
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overdo

verb (used with object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

verb (used without object), o·ver·did, o·ver·done, o·ver·do·ing.

Origin of overdo

OTHER WORDS FROM overdo

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH overdo

Words nearby overdo

Example sentences from the Web for overdo

British Dictionary definitions for overdo

verb -does, -doing, -did or -done (tr)

Words related to overdo