overreach

verb
[L332422]

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Forms

  • simple present : overreach
  • simple present, singular, third person : overreaches
  • simple past : overreached
  • present participle : overreaching
  • past participle : overreached

Senses

  • to reach or stretch too far, so as to overbalance or injure
  • outwit,outdo (as in a race)