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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Some formulas overdo the moisture and leave hair limp, while skipping conditioner altogether leads to dryness, tangles, and breakage.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
But like any balanced diet, don't overdo it. — AVIV JOSHUA, RDN, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
Drinking OJ in Moderation
Orange juice is rich in healthy nutrients.
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To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Don’t overdo it, but do include social proof in your social media channels, email marketing and media.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025
But like any balanced diet, don't overdo it. — AVIV JOSHUA, RDN, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD
Drinking OJ in Moderation
Orange juice is rich in healthy nutrients.
—Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
Don’t overdo it, but do include social proof in your social media channels, email marketing and media.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdo. Accessed 19 Feb. 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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