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overshooting

The correct spelling is overshooting.

How to pronounce overshooting

verb

Say it like: Ove-rsh-oot-ing

The correct spelling is overshooting. To go past something; to go too far. For example: "When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line."

Usage Examples

When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.

to overshoot the truth

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To go past something; to go too far.
  2. 2.To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
  3. 3.To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
  4. 4.To exceed.
  5. 5.To venture too far; to overreach (oneself).

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