overachieve

Word parts

over- + achieve

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈəʊ.və(r)əˈt͡ʃiːv/

Verb

Plain form overachieve

Third-person singular overachieves

Past tense overachieved

Past participle overachieved

Present participle overachieving

1. If a person underachieves, they achieve more than what is expected of them.
   • Antonym: underachieve

Related words

• overachiever