Overdo - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌəʊvərˈduː|  American pronunciation of the word overdo
Brit.  |əʊvəˈduː|  British pronunciation of the word overdo
irregular verb:  p.t. — overdid  p.p. — overdone

verb

- do something to an excessive degree (syn: exaggerate)

Extra examples

You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.

The acting in that play was badly overdone.

Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.

The cook overdid the hamburgers.

Don't overdo the salt in the food.

Use illustrations where appropriate but don't overdo it.

Rumours have been overdone.

After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it.

He's been overdoing things recently.

I'm afraid I've overdone the vegetables.

Analysts believe that worries about the economy are overdone.

Use a few drawings and photographs, but don't overdo it.

I think I overdid the salt.

You mustn't overdo it - if you' re tired, just sit down and start again.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: overdo
he/she/it: overdoes
present participle: overdoing
past tense: overdid
past participle: overdone
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