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- [oh-ver-doo]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈdu/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈduː/
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- [oh-ver-doo]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈdu/
Definitions of overdid word
- verb with object overdid to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting. 1
- verb with object overdid to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit: He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it. 1
- verb with object overdid to overact (a part); exaggerate. 1
- verb with object overdid to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust. 1
- verb with object overdid to cook too much or too long; overcook: Don't overdo the hamburgers. 1
- verb without object overdid to do too much; go to an extreme: Exercise is good but you mustn't overdo. 1
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Origin of overdid
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English overdon, Old English oferdōn. See over-, do1
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Parts of speech for Overdid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overdid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
overdid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overdid
verb overdid
- charred — Charred plants, buildings, or vehicles have been badly burnt and have become black because of fire.
- spoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
- ruined — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- stewed — cooked by simmering or slow boiling, as food.
- burned — having been cheated in a sale of drugs
Antonyms for overdid
verb overdid
- compressed — Compressed air or gas is squeezed into a small space or container and is therefore at a higher pressure than normal. It is used especially as a source of power for machines.
- decreased — Simple past tense and past participle of decrease.
- lessened — to become less.
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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