overbought
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɔt/
KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbɔt/
adjective
Definition
Describing a situation where prices are excessively high due to a lot of buying, making it unlikely for prices to increase further in the short term.
Example
The stock was considered overbought after a surge in demand drove its price up significantly.
Conversation
Have you noticed how the prices have been rising lately?
Yeah, everything seems so overbought at the moment.
I wonder if it's a good time to invest or just wait it out.
I think waiting might be better until things stabilize a bit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inflated
excessive
overvalued
Antonyms
undervalued
cheap
discounted
verb
Definition
To have purchased more of something than is necessary or advisable, often leading to a decrease in value or price.
Example
Investors often regret when they have overbought stocks during a market surge.
Tense Forms
Past: overbought
Past Participle: overbought
Conversation
I think I really overbought groceries this week.
Oh no! What did you get that you didn't need?
I bought so many snacks and frozen meals, it's ridiculous.
Root Explanation
Overbought → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "bought" (the past participle of "buy", meaning to acquire something in exchange for money). The word "overbought" means having purchased too much of something, typically in a financial context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'over' meaning excessively, and 'bought' as having acquired something. This helps you remember that 'overbought' refers to having acquired too much.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.