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Definition of overfeed

overfeed

/ˌoʊvərˈfiːd/
o · ver · feed
Adjective:overfed
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Past Simple:overfed
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Past Participle:overfed
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Present Participle:overfeeding
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overfeed Lexical Profile

overfeed Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To feed a person or animal too much food, often to the detriment of their health.

Example

"Be careful not to overfeed the goldfish, as uneaten flakes will quickly pollute the aquarium water."

2

To supply a machine, furnace, or system with fuel or material in excess of its normal capacity or from above.

Example

"If you overfeed the shredder with thick cardstock, the blades will jam immediately."

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• Rhymes for overfeed

• Nearby Words

overfamiliar
overfamiliarity
overfatigue
overfeed
overfertilize
overfill
overfish

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English oferfedan, formed from the prefix ofer- ('over, excessively') and fedan ('to feed, nourish').

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