overpay
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ//
KK: /oʊvərpeɪ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give more money than is necessary for something.
Example
I realized I had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Tense Forms
Past: overpaid
Past Participle: overpaid
Conversation
I can't believe I might have overpayed for that concert ticket.
Really? How much did you spend?
It was way more than I expected, like $150!
Ouch, that's rough! You definitely should check for better deals next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
overspend
overcharge
exceed
Antonyms
underpay
save
reduce
transitive verb
Definition
To give more money than is necessary or required for something.
Example
I accidentally overpaid for my new phone because I didn't check the price carefully.
Tense Forms
Past: overpaid
Past Participle: overpaid
Conversation
I think I might have overpayed for that new phone.
Really? How much did it cost you?
I paid $1,200, but I saw it for $1,000 online later.
Root Explanation
Overpay → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "pay" (from Old French *paier*, meaning to give money). The word "overpay" means to pay excessively or more than what is required.
Memory Tip
Think of paying 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overpay means to give more money than necessary.
Visually Confused Words
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