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overbearing (adj)
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domineering; bossy; inclined to dictate
Once Jason was given a little authority, he began to issue orders in an overhearing manner. |
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overburden (v)
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place too heavy a load on; burden excessively; overtax; overload
It would overburden me to go shopping Thursday because I have so much homework that day. |
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overconfident (adj)
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too sure of oneself; excessively confident
I was so sure of passing that I wasn't going to study, but Dave advised me not to be overconfident. |
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overdose (n)
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quantity of medicine beyond what is to be taken at one time or in a given period; too big a dose
Do not take more of the medicine than the doctor ordered; an overdose may be dangerous. |
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overestimate (v)
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make too high an estimate ( rough calculation ) of the worth or size of something or someone; overvalue; overrate
Joe overestimated the capacity of the bus. he thought it could hold 60; it has room for only 48. |
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overgenerous ( adj)
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too liberal in giving; excessively openhanded
Because the service was poor, Gina thought I was overgenerous in leaving a 15% tip. |
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overshadow (v)
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1. cast a shadow over; overcloud; obscure
Gary's errors in the field overshadowed his good work at the plate 2. be more important than; outweigh Don't game-saving catch overshadowed his previous errors in the outfield. |
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oversupply (n)
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too great a supply; an excessive supply
There is a shortage of skilled technicians but an oversupply of unskilled workers. |
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overwhelm ( v)
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cover over completely; overpower; overthrow; crush
The security guards were nealy overwhelmed by the crowds of shoppers waiting for the sale to begin |
