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overreach Definition

over·reach (ō′vər rēc̸h′, ō′vər rēc̸h′)

transitive verb

  1. to reach or stretch beyond or above; extend beyond
  2. to reach too far for and miss
  3. to get the better of by cunning or cheating; outwit

intransitive verb

  1. to reach too far
  2. to strike the forefoot with the hind foot: said of animals

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overreach Idioms

overreach oneself

  1. to fail because of trying to do more than one can
  2. to fail because of being too crafty or eager
overreach Synonyms

overreach

v.

  1. To exceed

    overact, outreach, overdo, overextend; see exceed.

  2. To outwit

    outsmart, cheat, fool; see deceive.

  3. To spread over

    overlay, encroach on, encroach upon, overlap; see cover 1, spread 4.

overreach Usage Examples

Object

  • interest: Overreaching: to overreach an interest on a disposition of property means to dispose of the property free of that interest.

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: Do n't overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times.