Synonyms for

Overshoot

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌʃu:t / Another word for overshoot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to go beyond or exceed a target or limit

Synonyms & similar words

undershoot goaround waveoff exceed surpass overdo overreach pass transcend cross violate break breach exaggerate overestimate overstep stray deviate err miss fail

Example sentences

  1. 1. He overshot the target with his arrow.
  2. 2. She overshot the landing and crashed her plane.
  3. 3. I overshot my budget this month.
  4. 4. The rocket overshot its intended orbit.
  5. 5. Don't overshoot your bedtime or you'll be tired in the morning.

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  • I'm always an optimist, but a pessimist just in case. I mean, if you don't get your hopes up, then you can't be crushed by disappointment. But you can be pleasantly surprised. You gotta balance it out. - Kate Hudson
  • I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou
  • I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship. - Louisa May Alcott

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