overachieve
[ oh-ver-uh-cheev ]
/ ˌoʊ vər əˈtʃiv /
verb (used without object), o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing.
to perform, especially academically, above the potential indicated by tests of one's mental ability or aptitude.
to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others.
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Nearby words
over-trouble, over-under, over-use, over-wind, overabundance, overachieve, overact, overactive, overage, overaggressive, overall
Related formso·ver·a·chieve·ment, nouno·ver·a·chiev·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for over-achiever
overachieve
/ (ˌəʊvərəˈtʃiːv) /
verb
(intr) to perform (for example, in examinations) better than would be expected on the basis of one's age or talents
Derived Formsoverachiever, noun
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Word Origin and History for over-achiever
over-achiever
also overachiever, 1953, from over- + agent noun of achieve. Related: Over-achieve; over-achieving.
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