overdo

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈduː/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

  1. To do something too much; to exaggerate or go beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

    1. Don't overdo it at the gym; you'll hurt yourself.
    2. He tends to overdo the spices when he's cooking, making the food too strong.

  2. To cook food for too long, so that it is dry or spoiled.

    1. I think I overdid the chicken; it's a bit dry.
    2. Be careful not to overdo the vegetables, or they'll become mushy and tasteless.

Synonyms

overcook overstate exaggerate spoil magnify
overdo intransitive-verb

  1. To act in an exaggerated or theatrical manner.

    1. The actor really overdid it in that scene.
    2. She thought he was overdoing the sympathy after she tripped.
overdo transitive-verb

  1. To perform (an action or activity) to an excessive degree.

    1. Please, don't overdo the party decorations.
    2. He warned them not to overdo the training before the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overdo" in English means: To do something too much; to exaggerate or go beyond what is necessary or appropriate., To cook food for too long, so that it is dry or spoiled..

The phonetic transcription of "overdo" is /ˌəʊvəˈduː/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈduː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overdo": overcook, overstate, exaggerate, spoil, magnify.

Example usage of "overdo": "Don't overdo it at the gym; you'll hurt yourself.". More examples on the page.