Overdo

Definition of Overdo

O`ver`do´

v. t.	1.	To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far. [imp. Overdid ; p. p. Overdone ; p. pr. & vb. n. Overdoing.] Anything so overdone is from the purpose of playing. - Shak.
	2.	To overtask. or overtax; to fatigue; to exhaust; as, to overdo one's strength.
	3.	To surpass; to excel.
	4.	To cook too much; as, to overdo the meat.
v. i.	1.	To labor too hard; to do too much.

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