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Rareoverdo
The correct spelling is overdo.
How to pronounce overdo
/ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/
verbIPA: /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/
Say it like: Ove-rdo
The correct spelling is overdo. To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far. For example: "I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight."
Usage Examples
“I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.”
“to overdo the meat”
“to overdo one’s strength”
Definition
verb
- 1.To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
- 2.To cook for too long.
- 3.To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).
- 4.To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.
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