overspend
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɛnd/
KK: /oʊvərˈspɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To spend more money than is wise or needed.
Example
Many people tend to overspend during the holiday season.
Tense Forms
Past: overspent
Past Participle: overspent
Conversation
I really need to watch my spending this month.
Yeah, it’s easy to overspend when you’re not careful.
Exactly! Last month was a disaster for my budget.
I know the feeling; I’ve done the same a few times!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
squander
waste
blow
Antonyms
save
conserve
budget
transitive verb
Definition
To spend more money than one can afford or more than is necessary.
Example
She tends to overspend on clothes every month.
Tense Forms
Past: overspent
Past Participle: overspent
Conversation
I really need to keep an eye on my budget this month.
Yeah, you don’t want to overspend on unnecessary things.
Exactly! Last month, I totally went overboard with my shopping.
Root Explanation
Overspend → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "spend" (from Old English "spendan", meaning to expend or use up). The word "overspend" means to spend excessively or beyond one's means.
Memory Tip
Think of spending money 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overspend means to spend too much.
Visually Confused Words
forspend
coversed
versed