overshoot
To go past something; to go too farTo go past something; to go too far.
Meaning
6 sensesTo go past something; to go too far.
When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.
aim too high
To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
shoot beyond or over (a target)
To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
(figuratively)To exceed.
to overshoot the truth
(reflexive)To venture too far; to overreach (oneself).
To record too much photographic footage.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English overshoten, oversheten (“to shoot beyond, shoot past, pour down from aFrom Middle English overshoten, oversheten (“to shoot beyond, shoot past, pour down from above”), perhaps continuing Old English ofersċēotan (“to shoot down”), equivalent to over- + shoot.
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Forms
overshoots, overshooting, overshot, overshot| Base form | overshoot · to overshoot |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overshoots |
| Present participle | overshooting |
| Past simple | overshot |
| Past participle | overshot |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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