overdo Antonyms
Meaning of overdo
overdo (v)
do something to an excessive degree
overdo (v. t.)
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far.
To overtask. or overtax; to fatigue; to exhaust; as, to overdo one's strength.
To surpass; to excel.
To cook too much; as, to overdo the meat.
overdo (v. i.)
To labor too hard; to do too much.
overdo Sentence Examples
- I overdosed on medication, resulting in severe side effects.
- The athlete overdid it during training, straining his muscles.
- The party overdid it with the alcohol, leading to a chaotic night.
- The students overdid their studies, neglecting other aspects of their lives.
- The renovation project overdid the embellishments, creating a gaudy and overwhelming space.
- The writer overdid the plot twists, making the story convoluted and hard to follow.
- The chef overdid the spices in the dish, overpowering the other flavors.
- The speaker overdid the charisma, coming across as insincere and manipulative.
- The fashion designer overdid the ruffles and sequins, resulting in an unwearable outfit.
- The decorator overdid the Christmas lights, turning the house into a blinding spectacle.
FAQs About the word overdo
do something to an excessive degreeTo do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far., To overtask. or overtax; to fati
exaggerate,overstate, overdraw, embroider, play up,put on, elaborate, overemphasize, embellish, hedge
understate, minimize,understate, minimize, belittle,belittle,play down, play down
I overdosed on medication, resulting in severe side effects.
The athlete overdid it during training, straining his muscles.
The party overdid it with the alcohol, leading to a chaotic night.
The students overdid their studies, neglecting other aspects of their lives.
