overdone

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb do something to an excessive degree
  2. adjective represented as greater than is true or reasonable
  3. adjective cooked too long but still edible

Etymology

From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + done.

Synonyms

overdo, exaggerate

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