verb๐ShareTo reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree."The student tried to overreach by studying for all the exams at once, instead of focusing on one at a time. "actionattitudetendencypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability."The student was overreaching by trying to complete the entire project in one night, knowing he also had a test to study for. "abilityactionbusinessattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot."The inexperienced rider caused the horse to start overreaching as he urged it to move too quickly and lose its balance. "animalbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deceive, to swindle."The salesman was overreaching, promising far more features than the basic phone actually offered. "businessfinancelaweconomymoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sail on one tack farther than is necessary."The sailboat captain overreached on the windward tack, risking capsizing. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get the better of, especially by artifice or cunning; to outwit."The student tried to overreach the teacher by pretending to be sick on the day of the test. "actioncharacterattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareDeception"The company's claims of being "eco-friendly" were exposed as overreaching, as they continued to pollute the river. "moralcharacterattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
