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Synonyms of overgo

18 similar words

Another word for overgo is outstrip. Other synonyms of overgo are cross.

Synonyms and similar words for overgo

verbTo cross, go over (a barrier etc.); to surmount.

verbTo pass (a figurative barrier); to transgress.

  • outstepTo step or go beyond; exceed; overstep.

verbTo pass by, pass away; often, to go unnoticed.

  • go byTo pass or go past without much interaction.

verbTo spread across (something); to overrun.

verbTo go beyond; to exceed, surpass.

  • excelTo exceed, to go beyond.

verbTo get the better of; to overcome, overpower.

verbTo overtake, go faster than.

verbMore synonyms

  • transgress
  • outstripTo move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.

verbGo over.

Meaning of overgo

  1. verb To cross, go over (a barrier etc.); to surmount.
  2. verb To pass (a figurative barrier); to transgress.
  3. verb To pass by, pass away; often, to go unnoticed.

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Questions about synonyms of overgo

What is another word for overgo?
Overgo has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outstrip and cross.
What does overgo mean?
Overgo means to cross, go over (a barrier etc.); to surmount.

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