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Meaning of overshape | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To transform; alter.
  2. To adjust; reshape.
  3. To shape, form, or manipulate excessively.

Examples

“"Why not?" she asked. Trying not to overshape the words. Trying not to say them too fast. Trying not to show how indignant she was at the idea of being left out.”
“This has become the routine this week: start off with a disaster, make some adjustment, and carry on. Yesterday in the media room he explained that because his swing was so off, he had intentionally been “overshaping” shots during the round.”
“Keep checking your progress against the form Wheel lightly and check often so you don't overshape an area.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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