adj
overdone
oh-vuh-DUHN
Overdone (adj) means Cooked for too long. Example: “The chicken came back overdone and dry.”
adj
1
Cooked for too long.
"The chicken came back overdone and dry."
2
Exaggerated or taken too far; used so much it has become tired or clichéd.
"The romantic subplot felt overdone by the film's midpoint."
How to use overdone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaken too far — whether that's cooking food too long or repeating an idea too often.
Common pairings
overdone steak
overdone drama
a bit overdone
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overdone
- Superlative
- most overdone
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The chicken came back _____ and dry.
Etymology
From Old English oferdōn, from over- + done.
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What does “overdone” mean?
The word “overdone” means cooked for too long. In plain terms, taken too far — whether that's cooking food too long or repeating an idea too often.
How do you pronounce “overdone”?
“Overdone” is pronounced oh-vuh-DUHN (/ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “overdone” in a sentence?
Here is “overdone” used in a sentence: “The chicken came back overdone and dry.”
What part of speech is “overdone”?
“Overdone” is an adjective.
Where does the word “overdone” come from?
The word “overdone” comes from Old English. From Old English oferdōn, from over- + done.
How many meanings does “overdone” have?
“Overdone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked for too long.
