overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchē-vər 

: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age

overachieve

ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchēv 

intransitive verb

overachievement

ˌō-vər-ə-ˈchēv-mənt 

noun

Examples of overachiever in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Overachiever bird Urban bowerbirds are prolific collectors, hoarding an average of 90 items per bower — with one overachiever amassing more than 300. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Michelle Pfeiffer didn’t set out to be one of this year’s Emmy contender overachievers. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 June 2026

Funnye, however, is an obvious overachiever. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026

Among Japan’s best skincare buys, this is a quiet overachiever. —Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overachiever

• achiever
• believer
• deceiver
• perceiver
• receiver
• reliever
• retriever
• transceiver
• cleaver
• fever
• leaver
• weaver

Kids Definition

overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌōvər-ə-ˈchē-vər 

: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age

overachieve

-ˈchēv 

verb

overachievement

-mənt 

noun

Medical Definition

overachiever

noun

over·​achiev·​er ˌō-və-rə-ˈchē-vər 

: one who achieves success over and above the standard or expected level especially at an early age

overachieve intransitive verb

overachieved; overachieving