Meaning of the word overdone in English

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overdone

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʌn/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʌn/
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Adjective

1.

cooked too much

Example:
The steak was completely overdone and dry.
These vegetables are a bit overdone for my taste.
2.

done to an excessive degree; exaggerated

Example:
The special effects in the movie were a bit overdone.
Her acting was so overdone that it became comical.
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