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OVERREACH

(verb, noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Overreach.

How to pronounce overreach:

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Overreach - as a verb

Fail by aiming too high or trying too hard

Beat through cleverness and wit

Example: "I beat the traffic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6circumvent19outfox16outsmart10outwit9

Overreach - as a noun

An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.

Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.

Example Sentences

"The company overreached its sales goal for the quarter."
"The politician was accused of overreaching his authority."
"She tends to overreach herself when taking on too many projects."
"The coach warned the team not to overreach and make mistakes in their strategy."
"The company's aggressive marketing tactics sometimes lead them to overreach."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERREACH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overreach is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERREACH has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is OVERREACH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overreach is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERREACH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OVERREACH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overreach is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERREACH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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