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Definition of overcarry in English: overcarryverb ˌəʊvəˈkari 1with object To carry (action or proceedings) too far, to overdo; to carry (a point, etc.) too forcibly or to unnecessary length. Also without object: to carry on too long. 2with object To carry or convey physically beyond the proper point, or further than required.
Origin Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From over- + carry. Definition of overcarry in US English: overcarryverbˌəʊvəˈkari 1with object To carry (action or proceedings) too far, to overdo; to carry (a point, etc.) too forcibly or to unnecessary length. Also without object: to carry on too long. 2with object To carry or convey physically beyond the proper point, or further than required.
Origin Late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From over- + carry. |