overachiever
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vər verb (used without object), o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing.
1.
to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
2.
to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others.
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overachieve (ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (intr) to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents | |
| overa'chiever | |
| —n | |
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Overachiever
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| overachieve (ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːv) | |
| —vb | |
| (intr) to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents | |
| overa'chiever | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
But remember he was an overachiever on the racetrack.
There's one in every office: that know-it-all overachiever who comes in early, stays late and kisses up to the boss.
Not an exceptional athlete, but a dependable overachiever who gets the job done.
It will be a homecoming of sorts for the famed overachiever.
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