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Vocabulary Entry
overshot
|verb • adjective
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verb
To shoot beyond or over a target or intended point.
Example Sentences
"The archer overshot the target, missing it completely."
"He overshot his budget by almost a thousand dollars."
"During the race, she overshot the finish line and had to double back."
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adjective
Describing something that has gone too far or exceeded limits.
Example Sentences
"The overshot design of the car made it less aerodynamic."
"His overshot throw resulted in a lost baseball."
"The overshot plan led to confusion among the team members."