overdo

Meaning

to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess

to do something to an excessive degree

Example Sentences

Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.

She overdid it at the gym and felt sore the next day.

Example Expressions

overdo it

Synonyms

exaggerate, overwork, exceed, overindulge, overuse

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exaggerate, overwork, exceed, overindulge

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exaggerate, overuse, overwork, overindulge

Antonyms

underdo, moderate, restrain, limit

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underdo, moderate, restrain, limit

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underdo, limit, restrain

Collocations

overdo it, overdo exercise, overdo work, don't overdo, overdo things, overdo yourself, overdo makeup, overdo effort

Entry 1

overdo it, overdo exercise, overdo work, don't overdo, overdo things, overdo yourself

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overdo exercise, overdo makeup, overdo things, overdo effort