English Explanatory Dictionary

overspeed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To travel excessively fast or beyond the permitted rate.
  2. To operate an engine or machine too fast.
  3. To speed; to drive a vehicle faster than the permitted speed limit.
noun
  1. Speed that exceeds a reasonable or permitted rate.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊ.vɚˌspid/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈspiːd/

Word forms

overspeed overspeeds overspeeding oversped overspeeded

Etymology

From over- + speed.

Antonyms

underspeed
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