overdo

English

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/, /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/

verb
Definitions
  • To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
  • To cook for too long.
  • To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).
  • (obsolete) To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overdon inherited from Old English oferdōn affix from English do (hairdo).

Origin

English

do

Gloss

hairdo

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