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overdo vs do

do vs overdo

overdo is not a noun while do is a noun.

overdo and do both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overdo No No Yes No
do Yes No Yes No
As verbs, do is a hypernym of overdo; that is, do is a word with a broader meaning than overdo:
  • overdo: do something to an excessive degree
  • do: engage in
Other hypernyms of overdo include make.
overdo (noun) do (noun)
an uproarious party
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
overdo (verb) do (verb)
do something to an excessive degree arrange attractively
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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