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- [oh-ver-reech]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈritʃ/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈriːtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-reech]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈritʃ/
Definitions of overreach word
- verb with object overreach to reach or extend over or beyond: The shelf overreached the nook and had to be planed down. 1
- verb with object overreach to go beyond, as a thing aimed at or sought: an arrow that had overreached the target. 1
- verb with object overreach to stretch to excess, as by a straining effort: to overreach one's arm and strain a muscle. 1
- verb with object overreach to defeat (oneself) by overdoing matters, often by excessive eagerness or cunning: In trying to promote disunity he had overreached himself. 1
- verb with object overreach to strain or exert (oneself or itself) to the point of exceeding the purpose. 1
- verb with object overreach to get the better of, especially by deceit or trickery; outwit: Every time you deal with them you wonder if they're overreaching you. 1
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Origin of overreach
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at over-, reach
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Parts of speech for Overreach
noun
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preposition
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overreach popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
overreach usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overreach
verb overreach
- bilk — To bilk someone out of something, especially money, means to cheat them out of it.
- bunking — a built-in platform bed, as on a ship.
- burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
- chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps
- chouse — a person who deceives, defrauds, or tricks
Top questions with overreach
- how to fit overreach boots?
- why is it important not to overreach during a workout?
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