overdo
|o/ver/do|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˌoʊvərˈduː/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈduː/
excessively done
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overdo' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overdon', where 'over-' meant 'excessively' and 'do' meant 'to perform'.
Historical Evolution
'overdon' transformed into the modern English word 'overdo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to do something to an excessive degree.
She tends to overdo it when she exercises.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'overdo'.
He overdid the decorations for the party.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41