Looking for the meaning of the word OVERREACHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERREACHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overreach
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈriːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reach out too far
Short Definition:reach out too far
Examples:- never lean sideways from a ladder or overreach
Definition:
get the better of by cunning; outwit
Short Definition:outwit
Examples:- Faustus's lunacy in thinking he can overreach the devil
Word: Overreach
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈriːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an injury to a forefoot of a horse resulting from its having overreached.
Short Definition:injury to horse resulting from overreaching
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