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overachieve
[ oh-ver-uh-cheev ]
verb (used without object)
, o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing.
- to perform better or achieve more than people are generally expected to, often because of high ambition, pressure from family, etc.
- to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
overachieve
/ ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːv /
verb
- intr to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents
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Derived Forms
- ˌoveraˈchiever, noun
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Other Words From
- o·ver·a·chieve·ment noun
- o·ver·a·chiev·er noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of overachieve1
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