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overdo

verb over·do \ˌō-vər-ˈdü\

: to do too much of (something) : to do (something) in an excessive or extreme way

: to use too much of (something)

: to cook (food) for too long

over·did\-ˈdid\over·done\-ˈdən\over·do·ing\-ˈdü-iŋ\over·does\-ˈdəz\

Full Definition of OVERDO

transitive verb
1
a :  to do in excess
b :  to use to excess
c :  exaggerate
2
:  to cook too long
3
:  exhaust
intransitive verb
:  to go to extremes
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First Known Use of OVERDO

before 12th century
OVERDO Defined for Kids

overdo

verb over·do \ˌō-vər-ˈdü\
over·did \-ˈdid\over·done \-ˈdən\over·do·ing \-ˈdü-iŋ\

Definition of OVERDO for Kids

1
:  to do too much of <Don't overdo it exercising.>
2
:  to use too much of <They overdid the decorations.>
3
:  to cook too long <I overdid the steak.>

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