overdo
verb
over·do
ˌō-vər-ˈdü 
overdid
ˌō-vər-ˈdid
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
: to go to extremes
Examples of overdo in a Sentence
You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.
The acting in that play was badly overdone.
Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.
The cook overdid the hamburgers.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
Washing items with fabric softener can also help with wrinkle prevention, but don't overdo it.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Related article Don’t overdo it, but light exercise can help with minor illness
Who should avoid heated workouts?
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But don’t overdo it—a study in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research found three sets of 30 seconds of rolling daily is enough to improve symptoms.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdo
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdo. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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overdo
verb
over·do
-ˈdü
1
: to do too much
overdoes it getting ready for a party
2
: exaggerate
overdo praise
3
: to cook too long
meat that is overdone
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