Meaning of overdo in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌoʊvərˈdu/

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  1. Verb

    overdo

    Etymology

    Old English oferdōn(see over-, do)

    Definitions

    1. do something to an excessive degree

    Examples

    • « He overdid it last night when he did 100 push-ups »

    Derived terms

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