overdo

//ˌoʊvərˈduː//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

overdoInfinitive
overdoPresent tense
overdidPast tense
overdonePast participle
overdoingPresent participle
overdoesThird-person singular
1

To do something to an excessive degree; to exaggerate or carry too far.

Don't overdo it with the salt when cooking.

2

To exhaust oneself by doing too much physical activity or work.

Don't overdo it at the gym or you'll hurt yourself.

3

To cook food for too long, resulting in it being overcooked.

Be careful not to overdo the steak, or it will become tough.