English to English Dictionary

Overtone

A harmonic or secondary tone that is produced alongside the fundamental tone in music.

Overtrust

The state of placing excessive confidence or reliance in someone or something, especially when such trust is unwarranted, risky, or unearned.

Overture

An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc.

Overturn

To officially invalidate, reverse, or cancel a legal decision, ruling, or system.

Overuse

The act of using something too much or too often, leading to negative consequences, exhaustion, or damage.

Overutilization

The action of making excessive use of something, often resulting in inefficiency, depletion, or negative consequences.

Overutilized

Exhausted or worn out through being used too much or beyond capacity.

Overview

A general summary or survey of a subject.

Overweight

Above a weight considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build.

Overwhelm

To bury or drown beneath a huge mass; to defeat completely.

Overwhelmed

Experiencing an intense emotional state, often due to being unable to cope with the demands placed upon one.

Overwise

Wiser than is appropriate or desirable; excessively or pretentiously wise; pedantic.