"overwater" meaning in English

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          "text": "This detailed account of diversification shows that most of New Zealand's biota results from overwater colonization, rather than survival since New Zealand separated from Australia ."
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        "By or across water, especially of travel."
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        "Built or situated on stilts in the ocean."
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      "form": "overwaters",
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    {
      "form": "overwatering",
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        "participle",
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    {
      "form": "overwatered",
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          "text": "Cyperus are natives of tropical swamps, so it's virtually impossible to overwater them.",
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          "ref": "2023 August 7, Drew Swainston, “How do I fix an overwatered plant? The warning signs – and ways to combat excessive moisture”, in Homes and Gardens:",
          "text": "There are recommended tactics to avoid potential plant overwatering, such as watering plants from the bottom if they are in pots.",
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        "To water too much."
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        "(transitive) To water too much."
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  "word": "overwater"
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          "text": "There are recommended tactics to avoid potential plant overwatering, such as watering plants from the bottom if they are in pots.",
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