overdo
/ˌəʊvəˈduː/verb
उच्चारण ओवडू
हद से ज़्यादा करना, अति करना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर करना
Core word
verb
- 1
[T] ~ sth
to do something too much; to exaggerate something
हद से ज़्यादा करना, अति करना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर करना
- Don't overdo the salt in the dal.
- The praise in his speech was a bit overdone.
- You should not overdo exercise in your first week.
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- The decorations were rather overdone for a small party.
- Don't overdo the spices if you are cooking for children.
Synonyms exaggerate overplay
Opposite underplay understate
- 2
[T] ~ sth
to cook something for too long
ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा पकाना
- Be careful not to overdo the vegetables.
- The cake will turn dry if you overdo it in the oven.
- She overdid the omelette, and it turned rubbery.
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- Don't overdo the chicken, or it will dry out.
- He overdid the toast and had to start again.
¶Idioms 1
overdo it/things
to work or do something too much so that you become tired or ill
ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा मेहनत करना
- You've just recovered, so don't overdo it.
- She overdid things before the exam and fell ill.
◇Word family
overdone adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse overdo (to do too much) and overdue (late, not paid or done by the expected time).
Overdo (अति करना) और overdue (निर्धारित समय से देर, बकाया) में भ्रम न करें।