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overdo

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overdo

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overdo is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overdo is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverdo

1verb
  • To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

    Synonyms: exaggerate

    Example: "I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight."

  • To cook for too long.

    Synonyms: overcook

    Example: "to overdo the meat"

  • To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

    Synonyms: exhaust, fatigue, overtask, overtax, "wear out"

    Example: "to overdo one’s strength"

  • To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

    Synonyms: excel, outdo, surpass

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