overreached Definition
- 1to try to do something that is beyond your ability or authority
- 2to extend beyond a limit
Using overreached: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overreached" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company overreached itself and went bankrupt.
Example
The government has overreached its constitutional authority.
Example
He overreached his arm and fell off the ladder.
overreached Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overreached
- overextend
- exceed
- stretch
- go too far
Antonyms for overreached
- underreach
- fall short
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Summary: overreached in Brief
'Overreached' [oh-ver-reecht] means to attempt something beyond one's capability or authority, or to extend beyond a limit. It is often used in business and politics, as in 'The company overreached itself and went bankrupt,' or in physical actions, as in 'He overreached his arm and fell off the ladder.' Synonyms include 'overextend' and 'exceed,' while antonyms include 'underreach' and 'fall short.'
