Added 10 October 2026
overdo
/ˌəʊvəˈduː/ verb
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about overdo at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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.
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To cook for too long.
to overdo the meat
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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
Origin
From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + do.
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