Definition of the word overdone

Pronunciation of vocabulary overdone

overdoneadjective

quá chín, quá rục

/ˌəʊvəˈdʌn/

Definition of the word <b>overdone</b>

Origin of the word overdone

"Overdone" is a combination of the prefix "over-" and the past participle of the verb "do." "Over-" indicates an excess or exceeding of something, while "done" implies completion or action. Therefore, "overdone" literally means "done too much" or "excessively done." It signifies something that has been carried out beyond its appropriate or optimal level. The word originated in the late Middle English period and has been used in various contexts, including cooking, acting, and everyday situations where something is considered excessive or exaggerated.

Vocabulary summary overdone

typetransitive verb overdid, overdone

meaningoverdo

meaningto lose its effect by exaggeration, to exaggerate and spoil

examplehe overdid his apology: he exaggerated his excuse and it fell flat.

meaningexhausting

typejournalize

meaningoverdo it

Example of vocabulary overdonenamespace

meaning

(of food) overcooked

(thức ăn) nấu quá chín

  • he sat there chewing his overdone steak

    anh ấy ngồi đó nhai miếng bít tết quá kỹ của mình

meaning

done to excess; exaggerated

thực hiện đến mức dư thừa; phóng đại

  • an overdone show of camaraderie

    một màn trình diễn quá trớn của tình bạn thân thiết

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary overdone

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