oversot

/ˈoʊvərʃɒt/

Definitions

1. verb

to go beyond a mark or a target, especially in shooting or golf, or to pass a point or a time limit

“The golfer overshot the green and ended up in a sand trap.”

2. noun

the distance by which a shot or a projectile goes beyond a target

“The overshot was more than 10 yards, and the golfer was not happy.”

Synonyms

  • exceeded
  • overreached
  • overstepped

Antonyms

  • fell short
  • undershot