overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
overachieve intransitive verb
overachievement noun

Examples of overachiever in a Sentence

She is an overachiever who plans to attend a top college.
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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overachiever was in 1939

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“Overachiever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overachiever. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

overachiever

noun
over·​achiev·​er ˌōvər-ə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
overachieve verb
overachievement noun

Medical Definition

overachiever

noun
over·​achiev·​er ˌō-və-rə-ˈchē-vər How to pronounce overachiever (audio)
: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age
overachieve intransitive verb
overachieved; overachieving

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