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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Strive to indulge once in a while without overdoing it.
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Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
McDonough added extra springs and air bags to handle the camper weight and a winch up front, but otherwise has stayed away from overdoing the build.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
The formula plays well with all hair textures and thicknesses, adding silkiness without weighing things down (just don't overdo it—a little goes a long way).
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
This work has taught Russell that there isn’t any need to overdo it.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
McDonough added extra springs and air bags to handle the camper weight and a winch up front, but otherwise has stayed away from overdoing the build.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
The formula plays well with all hair textures and thicknesses, adding silkiness without weighing things down (just don't overdo it—a little goes a long way).
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
This work has taught Russell that there isn’t any need to overdo it.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 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 9 Jun. 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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