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do vs overdo

overdo vs do

do is a noun but overdo is not a noun.

do and overdo both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
do Yes No Yes No
overdo No No Yes No
As verbs, overdo is a hyponym of do; that is, overdo is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than do:
  • do: engage in
  • overdo: do something to an excessive degree
Other hyponyms of do include exaggerate.
do (noun) overdo (noun)
an uproarious party
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
do (verb) overdo (verb)
arrange attractively do something to an excessive degree
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
create or design, often in a certain way
carry out or perform an action
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
travel or traverse (a distance)
engage in
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
carry on or function
get (something) done
proceed or get along
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
spend time in prison or in a labor camp
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