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overthinning

overthinning is the present participle and gerund of overthin.

Meaning of overthin

Verb

overthin (third-person singular simple present overthins, present participle overthinning, simple past and past participle overthinned)

  1. (transitive) To make too thin.
    • Add some water to the sauce, but don't overthin it.

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Questions about overthinning

What is overthinning the present participle and gerund of?
Overthinning is the present participle and gerund of overthin.

Words near overthinning in the dictionary

  1. overthinkers
  2. overthinking
  3. overthinkings
  4. overthinks
  5. overthinned
  6. overthinning
  7. overthins
  8. overthought
  9. overthoughtful
  10. overthoughtfulness
  11. overthoughts

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