Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overstood
Verb
/ˌoʊvərˈstʊd/
Definition
To have understood something to an excessive degree or to have comprehended something beyond what is typical or necessary.
Examples
- After reading the complex document multiple times, she felt that she had overstood its implications.
- He overstood the principles of physics after spending so much time studying for the exam.
Meaning
It implies a deeper or more thorough understanding of a concept, often more than what is usually required.
Synonyms
- Comprehended
- Overanalyzed
- Excessively understood
