Definition

To promote a product or service too much, often leading to negative effects or consumer fatigue.

Example

The company decided to overadvertise their new product, which annoyed many customers.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some brands really overadvertise their products?

Yeah, it's almost like they think it will make us buy more.

Exactly! It can be so annoying when they just won't stop.

Totally, sometimes less is more when it comes to advertising.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overadvertise → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "advertise" (from Latin "advertere", meaning to turn towards or direct attention to). The word "overadvertise" means to excessively promote or draw attention to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'advertise' meaning to direct attention to something. This helps you remember that overadvertise means to promote something too much.

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