Definition

To take more money as a loan than one can afford to pay back.

Example

Many people tend to overborrow when they are not careful with their finances.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really need to stop spending so much money on things I don’t need.

Yeah, it’s easy to overborrow when you’re not careful.

I didn’t realize how quickly it adds up until now.

Just make a budget; it really helps to keep things in check.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overborrow → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "borrow" (from Old English "borrowan", meaning to take or receive). The word "overborrow" means to take or receive excessively, particularly in terms of borrowing money or resources.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over' meaning excessively, and 'borrow' meaning to take. This helps you remember that 'overborrow' means to take too much.

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