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- [oh-ver uh-cheev]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈtʃiv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver uh-cheev]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈtʃiv/
Definitions of over-achiever word
- verb without object over-achiever to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude. 1
- verb without object over-achiever to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others. 1
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Origin of over-achiever
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; over- + achieve, or by back formation from overachiever
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Parts of speech for Over-achiever
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
over-achiever popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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