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overshoot

noun verb

an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
O
Ends with
T
Contains
VE
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈoʊ.vɚˌshut

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

verb

  1. aim too high

    “The plan overshoots its aim”

verb

  1. shoot beyond or over (a target)

In context

Example Sentences

The plan overshoots its aim

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