Overshoot

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌshut/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters

Definition of Overshoot

noun

The amount by which something goes too far.
"Let's see if we can predict and correct for the overshoot."
When the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity.

verb

To go past something; to go too far.
"When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line."
To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.
To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.
To exceed.
"to overshoot the truth"
To venture too far; to overreach (oneself).

Anagrams of Overshoot

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "overshoot":

8-LETTER WORDS

7-LETTER WORDS

hooters hoovers overhot reshoot sheroot shooter soother

6-LETTER WORDS

hooter hoover hooves horste hovers others reshot shover shrove soothe stover strove throes throve torose+2 more

5-LETTER WORDS

ethos heros hoers hoots horse horst hoser hover ortho other overs overt roose roost roots+10 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "overshoot" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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