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Definition of overcommit

overcommit

/ˌoʊvɚkəˈmɪt/
o · ver · com · mit
Adjective:overcommitted
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Past Simple:overcommitted
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Past Participle:overcommitted
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Present Participle:overcommitting
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• verb

1

To pledge or obligate (oneself, time, money, or resources) beyond what can reasonably be fulfilled or sustained.

Example

"Many ambitious students overcommit during their first semester by joining too many campus organizations at once."

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• Rhymes for overcommit

• Nearby Words

overcomer
overcommercialize
overcommercialized
overcommit
overcommitment
overcommitted
overcommunicate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcommit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcommit
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