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