Overdo – Word Of The Day For IELTS

Overdo – Word Of The Day For IELTS Speaking And Writing

Overdo: (Verb) /əʊvəˈduː/

Definition:

to do something more than is suitable or natural

Synonyms: 

Overuse, Overplay, Exaggerate

Example:

For IELTS Speaking:.
“Use a few drawing and photographs, but don’t overdo it.”
“Analyst believe that worries about the economy are overdone.”

For IELTS Writing:
“Autumnal eyes are bold, obvious, slightly overdone, in deep, dark colours.”

Exercise:

Match these words and phrases with word below : gradually, recover, pace, overdoing, briskly, regular, recommendation, alternate.

1. in a fixed pattern __________
2. quickly _____________
3. little by little __________
4. a strong suggestion  ________________
5. speed _____________
6. doing something to excess _____________
7. get better _______________
8. every second one _____________

Answer key

1. regular
2. birskly
3. gradually
4. recommendation
5. pace
6. overdoing
7. recover
8. alternate

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