English Explanatory Dictionary

overuse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
noun
  1. excessive use

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overuse (verb).wav ō'vərjo͞oz /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overuse (noun).wav ō'vərjo͞os /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/

Word forms

overuse overuses overusing overused

Etymology

From over- + use.

Synonyms

overwork
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