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- [oh-ver-duhn]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈdʌn/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈdʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-duhn]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈdʌn/
Definitions of overdone word
- verb overdone past participle of overdo. 1
- adjective overdone cooked too long or too much: The roast was overdone. I dislike overdone steak. 1
- adjective overdone excessive or strained; exaggerated: Don't you think his politeness is overdone? 1
- adjective overdone overtaxed; exhausted: You're looking a bit overdone from that hike. 1
- verb with object overdone to do to excess; overindulge in: to overdo dieting. 1
- verb with object overdone to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit: He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it. 1
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Parts of speech for Overdone
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overdone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
overdone usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overdone
adjective overdone
- overcooked — Simple past tense and past participle of overcook.
- charred — Charred plants, buildings, or vehicles have been badly burnt and have become black because of fire.
- spoilt — a simple past tense and past participle of spoil.
- 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.
Antonyms for overdone
adjective overdone
- underdone — (of food) not thoroughly cooked; not cooked enough.
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Matching words
- Words starting with o
- Words starting with ov
- Words starting with ove
- Words starting with over
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